Description
This recipe makes a comforting and homestyle chicken noodle soup, packed with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and satisfying noodles. It’s perfect for a chilly day or when you need a little extra warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion (about 1 medium)
- 1 cup chopped carrots (about 2 medium)
- 1 cup chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 4 ounces egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.
- Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and add thyme and rosemary. Bring to a boil.
- Return the chicken to the pot. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the pot and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- Add egg noodles to the pot and cook according to package directions, usually 8-10 minutes, until tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or corn.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, you can add a slurry of 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg