Description
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days or when you’re feeling under the weather. With tender chicken, soft noodles, and a flavorful broth, this soup is easy to make and packed with wholesome ingredients that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great!)
1 ½ cups egg noodles
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring frequently.
- Pour in the chicken broth, and add the shredded chicken, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and let the soup cook for about 15 minutes.
- Add the egg noodles to the pot and cook for another 8-10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Remove the bay leaves before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetable-packed version, add additional vegetables like peas, corn, or spinach.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free noodles.
- If you want a spicier soup, add red pepper flakes or hot sauce to taste.
- For a creamier texture, stir in a splash of cream or half-and-half at the end of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
