Description
Heartwarming Dutch oven chicken noodle soup brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, blending tender chicken, aromatic herbs, and silky noodles. Warm bowls invite you to savor classic homestyle goodness with each comforting spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 12 ounces (340 grams) egg noodles
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
- 4–5 celery stalks, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups water (optional, to reach desired consistency)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Chop chicken breast into uniform, bite-sized cubes and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Warm olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat, then sear chicken until golden brown and fully cooked at 165°F. Transfer chicken to a separate plate.
- In the same pot, combine remaining olive oil and butter, allowing it to melt while extracting flavorful browned chicken residue.
- Introduce diced onions with a pinch of salt, sautéing until they become translucent and soft, approximately 5 minutes.
- Incorporate carrots and celery, cooking until vegetables begin to soften. Quickly add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds to release aromatic flavors.
- Reintroduce cooked chicken to the pot and sprinkle in rosemary, thyme, black pepper, and bay leaves. Stir thoroughly to distribute herbs evenly.
- Pour chicken stock into the pot, then add egg noodles. If the liquid seems insufficient, supplement with water to achieve desired soup consistency. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until noodles reach perfect tenderness.
- Finish by garnishing with fresh parsley and serve piping hot alongside crusty bread or crisp crackers.
Notes
- Make sure to cut chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee chicken reaches safe internal temperature of 165°F, preventing potential foodborne illness.
- For gluten-free version, swap traditional egg noodles with rice noodles or zucchini spirals to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Fresh herbs elevate flavor profile significantly, so avoid dried herbs if possible and add parsley just before serving to maintain vibrant color and fresh taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg