Description
Chicken noodle soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days or when you’re feeling under the weather. This homemade soup features tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and hearty egg noodles simmered in a savory broth that warms the heart and soul. With easy-to-follow instructions and customizable ingredients, this recipe will have your family gathering around the table for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh carrots, sliced
- 2 cups celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups wide egg noodles
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Sauté diced onions and minced garlic until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
- Stir in chopped carrots and celery; cook until they soften (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth to cover the ingredients by an inch; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken shreds easily with a fork.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot along with uncooked egg noodles.
- Cook noodles until tender (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in thyme and parsley before serving; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg