Description
This classic Chicken Noodle Soup recipe is a comforting and easy-to-make dish perfect for chilly days or when you need a nourishing meal. Made with tender shredded chicken, egg noodles, and a flavorful broth infused with herbs and fresh vegetables, it’s a wholesome and satisfying soup that can be prepared quickly on the stovetop.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Soup Base and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 bay leaf
- Juice of ½ lemon (optional)
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (from rotisserie or boiled chicken breasts)
- 2 cups egg noodles
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Cook for 5–6 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, allowing the garlic to release its aroma without burning.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth. Add the shredded cooked chicken, egg noodles, dried thyme, dried parsley, black pepper, salt, and the bay leaf. Stir everything to combine.
- Simmer Soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered for 10–12 minutes or until the egg noodles are tender and cooked through.
- Finish and Garnish: Remove the bay leaf from the soup. If desired, stir in the juice of half a lemon to add a bright, fresh flavor. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use homemade chicken broth for a richer and more flavorful soup.
- Add spinach or peas during the last minutes of cooking for extra nutrients and color.
- To make the soup ahead of time, cook it without the noodles and add freshly cooked noodles when reheating to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
