Description
A comforting and classic Chicken Noodle Soup recipe that is easy to make at home. This hearty soup is filled with tender chicken, vegetables, and egg noodles in a flavorful broth.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken or rotisserie chicken
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 ounces egg noodles, uncooked
- juice of 1/2 lemon (optional)
For Garnish:
- chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add Broth and Chicken: Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil. Add shredded chicken, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cook Noodles: Add egg noodles and cook until tender, about 8–10 minutes. Stir in lemon juice if desired. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, simmer with a parmesan rind or bay leaf (remove before serving).
- Add spinach or peas for extra veggies.
- Leftovers may thicken; add more broth when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
