Description
Warm, soothing, and packed with flavor, this Chicken Noodle Soup is your go-to dish for chilly nights or when you need a hearty pick-me-up. With tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked egg noodles, it’s comfort food at its finest—like a hug in a bowl! Easy to make and bursting with deliciousness, this soup will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Chop vegetables: Dice carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until golden brown (3-4 minutes).
- Add chicken and veggies: Stir in chicken breasts along with carrots and celery; cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in broth: Add chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaves; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked.
- Shred the chicken: Remove chicken from pot, shred it using two forks, and return to the pot.
- Cook noodles: Stir in egg noodles and cook according to package instructions (7-10 minutes). Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg