Description
A warm, homemade chicken noodle soup loaded with tender chicken, perfectly cooked noodles, and a flavorful broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re feeling under the weather.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 cups egg noodles
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Dice the carrots, celery, and onion. Mince the garlic. Pat the chicken dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Place the chicken into the pot and pour in the chicken stock. Add the bay leaf and thyme, then bring everything to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Skim off any foam that forms on the surface if desired.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it with two forks. Add it back to the pot.
- Stir in the egg noodles and let them cook directly in the soup until tender, about 8 minutes.
- Taste the broth and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley, and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, cook the noodles separately if making ahead to prevent them from becoming soggy. Adjust veggie quantities based on preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 15
Keywords: Chicken noodle soup, comfort food, homemade soup, easy soup recipe, cozy dinner