Description
The Best Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days and cozy nights. This hearty soup features tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and egg noodles simmered in rich, flavorful chicken broth. With its nostalgic taste that evokes memories of home-cooked meals, every spoonful offers warmth and satisfaction. Easy to prepare and customizable to your liking, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite that nourishes both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced thinly (about 1 cup)
- 2 celery stalks, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 3 cups egg noodles
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the carrots and celery; mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper; sear until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side).
- Add the diced vegetables and thyme; stir for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, then return it to the pot along with the egg noodles.
- Simmer until the noodles are tender (about 8 minutes). Adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg