Description
Warm up your soul with this delightful homemade chicken noodle soup, where tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and comforting egg noodles come together in a savory broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to make but also allows for customization to suit your taste. Each spoonful promises warmth and nostalgia, making it a family favorite that brings everyone together. Ready in just under an hour, this soup is the ultimate comfort food!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 6 oz egg noodles
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook chicken: Place chicken breasts in a large pot with enough water to cover. Boil for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Sauté vegetables: In another pot, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Combine: Pour in the chicken broth along with bay leaves and thyme into the vegetable mixture. Stir well and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Shred chicken: Remove cooked chicken from the first pot and shred into bite-sized pieces. Add back to the soup along with egg noodles.
- Cook noodles: Simmer until noodles are tender (about 8-10 minutes). Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg