Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
A cozy and nourishing chicken noodle soup, perfect for chilly days or when you need comfort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant. Be careful not to let it burn.
- Combine broth: Pour in the chicken broth and raise the heat to bring it to a boil.
- Add chicken, noodles, and seasoning: Once boiling, add the shredded cooked chicken, egg noodles, and dried thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer the soup: Reduce the heat and let it simmer, uncovered, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender. Stir occasionally.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot.
Notes
Undercook noodles slightly if storing leftovers to prevent mushiness.