Ultimate Chicken Noodle Soup
A heartwarming Chicken Noodle Soup recipe that brings comfort and nostalgia with every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie or cooked boneless chicken)
- 8 ounces egg noodles (or preferred pasta)
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Work: Chop up your veggies! Dice the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery.
- Sautéing the Aromatics: Heat a large pot over medium heat and drizzle in olive oil. Toss in onions and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Building the Base: Add carrots and celery to the pot, stirring until they soften.
- Pouring in the Broth: Add broth, bring to a simmer with bay leaves and fresh thyme.
- Adding the Chicken: Stir in the shredded chicken and let flavors meld.
- Cooking the Noodles: Add noodles to the soup and cook for 7-10 minutes.
- Taste Test: Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Finishing Touches: Remove bay leaves, serve hot with herbs or pepper garnish.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes. Use heavy cream for a creamy version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chicken noodle soup, comfort food, easy soup recipe, family recipe