Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup (Print version)
Tender chicken, egg noodles, and fresh vegetables simmered in a savory broth for comfort and warmth.
# Ingredient List:
→ Poultry
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
03 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
04 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Broth & Noodles
06 - 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
07 - 5 oz egg noodles
→ Seasonings
08 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
09 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley, plus extra for garnish
10 - 1 bay leaf
11 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
→ Optional
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
# How To Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
02 - Incorporate minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Pour in chicken broth. Stir in dried thyme, dried parsley, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
04 - Add chicken breasts to the pot. Increase heat to bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–18 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
05 - Remove chicken breasts from the pot and shred using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the broth.
06 - Add egg noodles to the pot and simmer for 8–10 minutes until tender.
07 - Stir in lemon juice if desired. Remove bay leaf. Taste the mixture and adjust salt or pepper as needed.
08 - Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This soup has a way of making you feel cared for like a secret comfort only shared with close friends
- Its simple, hearty flavors quickly became a favorite when I needed nourishment that doesn&t skimp on taste
02 -
- Simmer the chicken gently rather than boiling hard to keep it tender and juicy
- Adding lemon juice at the end lifts the whole soup and keeps it from feeling heavy
03 -
- Use fresh herbs when possible for the best aroma and flavor punch
- Shredding the chicken while it&s still warm makes it easier and gives the soup that perfect texture