Classic Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
A comforting bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup filled with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and cooked noodles, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- 8 ounces egg noodles (or pasta of choice)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables: In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
- Cook the chicken: Nestle the chicken breasts into the vegetable mixture. Pour in the chicken broth, add the dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken from the pot, shred it using two forks, and return it to the pot.
- Add the noodles: Stir in the egg noodles, and cook according to the package instructions, typically around 6-8 minutes.
- Final seasoning: Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Discard the bay leaf before serving.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before enjoying.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
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