Description
Warm your soul with this comforting homemade chicken noodle soup, brimming with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and hearty egg noodles. This simple yet flavorful recipe is perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re feeling under the weather. Every spoonful evokes nostalgic memories, making it a beloved family favorite. Easy to prepare and adaptable to your taste, this soup promises to be a hit at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh carrots, diced
- 2 cups celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz wide egg noodles
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice from 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the chicken into bite-sized pieces and chopping the vegetables.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken to the pot; sauté until lightly browned (5-7 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth along with carrots and celery; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Once vegetables are tender (about 10 minutes), stir in egg noodles and cook until al dente.
- Season with thyme, parsley, salt, pepper, and optional lemon juice before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg