Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of classic Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup. This easy recipe is perfect for a cozy night in or whenever you’re craving a hearty, delicious meal.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (from rotisserie or poached)
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened.
- Cook Aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in chicken broth, add thyme, parsley, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer.
- Cook Noodles: Add egg noodles and simmer until tender.
- Finish Soup: Stir in shredded chicken, simmer until heated through. Adjust seasoning, remove bay leaf, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use leftover roasted chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving for extra brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
