Description
Comforting Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup warms hearts with its rich, savory broth and tender chicken nestled among perfectly cooked noodles. Delicious memories of grandma’s kitchen come alive with each spoonful, inviting you to savor this classic culinary embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 6 cups chicken broth
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Crusty bread
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat (around 350°F) until shimmering.
- Add diced onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until they become translucent and release their aromatic sweetness.
- Incorporate minced garlic, sliced carrots, and celery into the pot, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until vegetables start to soften and develop a slight golden edge.
- Pour chicken broth into the vegetable mixture, then introduce shredded chicken, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Increase heat to high and bring the liquid to a rolling boil, allowing flavors to meld together for approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and gently add egg noodles, simmering for 6-8 minutes until noodles reach an al dente texture.
- Carefully remove bay leaf from the soup to prevent any bitter undertones.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, adding extra salt and pepper as needed to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Ladle the piping hot soup into serving bowls, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finish.
- Serve immediately with optional crusty bread for a complete and comforting meal.
Notes
- Swap egg noodles with gluten-free or zucchini noodles for a low-carb, celiac-friendly version that maintains the soup’s comforting essence.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like spinach, kale, or diced sweet potatoes during the last few minutes of cooking for increased vitamins and minerals.
- Create a make-ahead friendly recipe by preparing the soup base and chicken separately, storing them in the refrigerator, and combining just before serving to prevent noodles from becoming soggy.
- Boost immune-boosting properties by adding a small piece of fresh ginger or a squeeze of lemon juice when serving, which introduces additional antioxidants and brightens the overall flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 8-9 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg