Description
Warm up with this comforting Chicken Noodle Soup recipe, featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a savory broth that provides a cozy, nourishing meal perfect for chilly days or whenever you need soothing comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 boneless chicken breasts or thighs (about 1 lb)
Vegetables
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Broth and Noodles
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 6 oz egg noodles (or gluten-free noodles for gluten-free option)
Seasonings and Oils
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt (natural), to taste
- Black pepper (natural), to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Finely chop the carrots, celery, yellow onion, and garlic. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, and celery and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until soft and fragrant to develop natural sweetness in the broth.
- Cook the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts or thighs whole into the pot with the sautéed vegetables. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and tender, allowing the flavors to infuse the broth.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine with the broth and vegetables.
- Cook the Noodles: Add the egg noodles to the simmering soup. Cook according to the package instructions, usually 7-8 minutes, until tender but not mushy. Stir occasionally to prevent noodles from sticking together.
- Final Touches: Season the soup with salt and black pepper (natural) to taste. Chop fresh parsley and stir it in just before serving for a bright, fresh flavor and color. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Use homemade chicken broth if possible for deeper flavor; store-bought broth works well too.
- Add noodles at the end to avoid overcooking and mushy texture.
- Shred chicken finely for an enjoyable texture in every spoonful.
- Adjust salt toward the end since broths can concentrate as they simmer.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley just before serving to enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: chicken noodle soup, comforting soup, chicken soup, easy chicken recipe, gluten free chicken soup, healthy soup, homemade soup
