Description
Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for warming you up on a chilly day or soothing you when you’re under the weather. This delightful recipe features tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and hearty egg noodles simmered in a savory broth, making every spoonful a nostalgic journey back to childhood. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you’ll have a delicious homemade meal ready in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 breasts)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and dice the vegetables.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Add the onions, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté for about five minutes until soft.
- Stir in the chicken pieces and cook for an additional three minutes until they start to brown.
- Pour in the chicken broth along with thyme and bay leaves. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Add egg noodles and cook according to package instructions (about seven minutes). Stir occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving. Remove bay leaves and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg