Description
Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms your soul with every spoonful. This classic recipe features tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and egg noodles simmered in a fragrant broth, making it perfect for chilly days or when you’re feeling under the weather. Quick to prepare and customizable with whatever ingredients you have on hand, this soup transforms any ordinary day into a heartwarming experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 2 cups chopped fresh carrots
- 2 cups chopped celery stalks
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cups egg noodles
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prep: Chop vegetables and dice chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- 2. Sauté: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- 3. Combine: Add diced chicken and broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- 4. Noodles & Season: Stir in egg noodles, thyme, and bay leaf; simmer for 10-15 minutes until noodles are tender.
- 5. Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning before removing from heat. Ladle into bowls and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg