Description
Chicken Noodle Soup: A warm, comforting classic featuring tender chicken, noodles, and hearty vegetables in a savory broth. This easy stovetop recipe is perfect for chilly days, busy weeknights, or when you crave soothing, family-friendly comfort in a bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, then add chicken, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return it to the pot.
- Add egg noodles and cook for 7-8 minutes, or until noodles are tender.
- Stir in lemon juice if using, adjust seasoning, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Tip: For extra flavor, use homemade chicken stock.
- Leftovers refrigerate well; reheat gently on the stovetop.
- To make it gluten-free, swap egg noodles for gluten-free noodles; ensure broth is gluten-free.
- Trim salt if using low-sodium broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Chicken Noodle Soup, chicken soup, comfort food, easy soup, cozy dinner, family friendly, homemade soup