Description
Warm your soul with this easy and comforting chicken noodle soup. Bursting with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and hearty egg noodles, this classic dish is not only a nostalgic favorite but also a perfect weeknight meal. Each spoonful delivers cozy comfort, making it ideal for chilly days or when you need a little TLC.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz wide egg noodles
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping onions, carrots, celery, and mincing garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle in olive oil. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced chicken breasts along with carrots and celery. Cook until the chicken starts to brown (about 7 minutes).
- Pour in enough chicken broth to cover all ingredients by about an inch; bring to a simmer.
- Add egg noodles, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook according to noodle package instructions (8-10 minutes).
- Just before serving, stir in freshly chopped parsley for brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize this soup by swapping vegetables or using leftover rotisserie chicken for quicker prep. For an added zing, squeeze some lemon juice before serving.