Description
This Chicken Noodle Soup is pure comfort in a bowl — warm, nourishing, and filled with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and perfectly cooked noodles. It’s the timeless recipe that heals, soothes, and satisfies every craving for home-cooked goodness.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
2 cups egg noodles
1 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Juice of 1/2 lemon (optional, for brightness)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in chicken broth, add thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Add noodles and cook until tender, about 6–8 minutes.
7. Stir in shredded chicken and simmer for another 3–4 minutes until heated through.
8. Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice.
9. Serve hot and enjoy the warmth and comfort!
Notes
Use homemade chicken broth for the richest flavor.
Add a dash of turmeric for color and extra anti-inflammatory benefits.
Substitute noodles with rice or quinoa for a gluten-free option.
Freezes beautifully — store in portions for easy reheating.
Perfect when you’re feeling under the weather or just need a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg