Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Easy Chicken Noodle Soup, a classic homemade recipe that’s perfect for any day of the week. This soup is hearty, flavorful, and easy to make, filled with tender chicken, vegetables, and egg noodles in a savory broth.
Ingredients
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For the soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or leftover)
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
- Sauté vegetables: Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened.
- Add broth and seasonings: Pour in the chicken broth, then stir in the thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add chicken and noodles: Add the shredded chicken and egg noodles. Cook for 8–10 minutes until noodles are tender.
- Season and serve: Season with salt and pepper. Remove the bay leaf, stir in fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use uncooked chicken breasts—just simmer them in the broth for 20 minutes before shredding.
- For added depth, squeeze in a bit of lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
