Description
Easy Chicken Noodle Soup with Egg Noodles is a cozy, family-friendly classic ready in under an hour. This hearty one-pot soup features tender chicken, egg noodles, fresh vegetables and herbs, making a comforting, wholesome meal for sick days, chilly evenings, or anytime you crave a homemade hug 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
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté 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 it with two forks, and return to the pot.
- Add egg noodles and cook 7-8 minutes or until tender.
- Stir in lemon juice if using, adjust seasoning, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- One pot dinner makes cleanup quick and easy.
- Use chicken breasts or thighs; adjust cooking time if needed.
- For a lighter version, use less salt and consider low-sodium broth.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container; noodles may soak up more broth as it sits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop, One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about)
- Calories: Not provided
- Sugar: Not provided
- Sodium: Not provided
- Fat: Not provided
- Saturated Fat: Not provided
- Unsaturated Fat: Not provided
- Trans Fat: Not provided
- Carbohydrates: Not provided
- Fiber: Not provided
- Protein: Not provided
- Cholesterol: Not provided
Keywords: Easy Chicken Noodle Soup with Egg Noodles, chicken soup, egg noodles, one-pot soup, comforting soup, hearty chicken soup