Description
This Classic Chicken Noodle Soup is warm, comforting, and full of tender chicken, soft egg noodles, and aromatic vegetables simmered in rich broth. Perfect for cold days or whenever you need a nourishing homemade meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 ½ cups egg noodles
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of ½ lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté 5–7 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and add bay leaf and thyme.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
- Add shredded chicken and egg noodles.
- Cook 8–10 minutes until noodles are tender.
- Remove bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in fresh parsley and optional lemon juice. Serve warm.
Notes
Store in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Freeze without noodles for best texture. Add extra broth when reheating if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg