Description
This homestyle chicken noodle soup recipe is a comforting classic that’s perfect for any day of the week. Loaded with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and flavorful broth, it’s a bowl of warmth and goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 6 ounces egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
For the Soup:
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5-6 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in shredded chicken, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors combine.
- Add the egg noodles and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender.
- Stir in lemon juice if using. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, simmer the soup longer before adding noodles.
- Use homemade broth if available.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and add a splash of broth when reheating to loosen it up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
