Description
Indulge in the heartwarming comfort of Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, a dish that brings families together on chilly days or when you’re feeling under the weather. This quick and easy recipe combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs to create a flavorful broth that warms both body and soul. Ready in just 20 minutes, this nourishing soup is highly customizable, allowing you to tailor it to your family’s preferences. Perfectly paired with crusty bread or a side salad, this classic dish is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 4 celery stalks (chopped)
- 4 whole carrots (peeled and chopped)
- 1/2 onion (diced)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- In a large stock pot or Dutch oven, combine chicken breasts, chicken broth, celery, carrots, and onions.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover.
- Cook until chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F), about 20–30 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and shred using two forks; return shredded chicken to the pot.
- Stir in thyme leaves, minced garlic, salt, pepper, bay leaves, egg noodles, and water.
- Cook over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes until noodles are tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg