Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
A cozy and heartwarming chicken noodle soup loaded with tender chicken, hearty noodles, and vibrant veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using alternative noodles)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 cups traditional egg noodles (or alternative noodles)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
- 1 tsp fresh parsley (or 1/2 tsp dried parsley)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping onions, slicing carrots and celery, and mincing garlic.
- Add olive oil to a large pot over medium heat, and sauté the onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Toss in the diced carrots and celery, cooking for a few minutes to soften.
- Add the chicken to the pot with salt and pepper, and pour in the chicken broth to cover.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, cooking for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the cooked chicken and return it to the pot, then add the noodles.
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions until al dente, then stir in the fresh herbs.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread and garnish with fresh herbs for an extra touch of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken noodle soup, comfort food, homemade soup