Description
Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms the soul and evokes cherished memories. With a fragrant blend of tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and hearty egg noodles simmered in rich broth, this dish is perfect for chilly days or when you need a little extra love. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, this homemade soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop carrots, celery, onion, and garlic into small pieces for even cooking.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onion in olive oil until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts and broth; bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Remove chicken to shred it; add carrots, celery, egg noodles, and shredded chicken back into the pot. Stir well.
- Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley; let simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until noodles are tender.
- Serve hot in bowls with optional crusty bread on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg