Description
Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly nights or when you’re feeling under the weather. This hearty soup features tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and egg noodles all simmered in a savory broth that envelops you in warmth. It’s not just a meal; it’s a nostalgic embrace that brings loved ones together at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme)
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing chicken and chopping vegetables.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add onions and cook until translucent. Stir in carrots and celery, cooking for about 5 minutes.
- Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Pour in chicken broth along with thyme and bay leaves; bring to a gentle boil.
- Add egg noodles, salt, and pepper to taste. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until noodles are tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg