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Chicken noodle soup with vegetables, noodles, and shredded chicken in a bowl.

Chicken Noodle Soup

This heartwarming chicken noodle soup is made from scratch with love, just like Grandma used to make!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 213
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium yellow onion peeled and diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 ribs celery diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil adds herbal flavor
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme adds a subtle earthy taste
  • 1 bay leaf for enhancing broth flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked for best flavor
  • 1-3 teaspoon salt to taste start with 1 tsp
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless skinless or use bone-in for extra flavor
  • 8 cups chicken broth or homemade using Better Than Bouillon
  • 6 oz. egg noodles uncooked

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook for about 6 minutes until vegetables are softened, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, dried basil, thyme, bay leaf, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Place the chicken breasts in the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer for 1 hour. Keep it simmering gently, ensuring the chicken is cooked through.
  5. After an hour, remove the chicken from the pot. Shred the chicken using two forks. Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.
  6. Bring the broth to a boil again and add the egg noodles. Cook for about 7 minutes until the noodles are tender. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir.
  7. Finish the soup with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 17gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 1263mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

This classic soup is perfect for any cold day, providing comfort and nourishment with every spoonful. Customize the broth for a richer flavor by using bone-in chicken!

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