Description
Warm up with this comforting homemade chicken noodle soup, a classic recipe that combines tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and chewy egg noodles in a savory broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re feeling under the weather, this soup is not just delicious; it’s a hug in a bowl that brings families together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 cups celery, diced
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. Pour in enough chicken broth to cover the ingredients; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer; add bay leaves and thyme. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken; shred with two forks once cool enough to handle.
- Stir in egg noodles into the pot and cook according to package instructions (6-8 minutes).
- Return shredded chicken to the pot; adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg