Description
Warm up your chilly days with this comforting Chicken Noodle Soup, a nostalgic recipe brimming with tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and soft egg noodles. Perfect for soothing colds or simply enjoying a cozy night in, this soup is a delicious hug in a bowl that you can customize to your liking. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s ideal for family gatherings or a simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of half a lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add the chicken breasts to the pot along with salt and pepper; cook for about 5-7 minutes until lightly browned on both sides.
- Stir in the chopped carrots and celery, then pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil while stirring frequently.
- Toss in thyme sprigs and bay leaves; reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes.
- Add egg noodles and cook until tender (about 8-10 minutes). Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups / 360g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg