Hollywood’s Stanley Tucci produces hearty recipes for the whole family

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Emily’s Chicken Noodle Soup, Polenta Frites and Paella (Stovetop Version). Photos / Supplied

My sister-in-law Emily [Blunt] is not only a great actress but also a wonderful cook. This is one of her signature dishes. Emily says: “I made this soup for my husband John, and he says it may be the reason he wanted to be my husband. Now, that’s a lot to put on a soup, but hey, I’ll take it.”

Emily’s Chicken Noodle Soup

Serves 4 to 6

• 2 medium yellow onions

• 5 bone-in, skin-on chicken leg-and-thigh pieces

• 5 sprigs fresh thyme

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 5 medium carrots, diced

• 4 celery stalks, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, finely diced