Chicken Noodle Soup (Printable)
A beloved classic featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and satisfying noodles simmered in a savory broth for ultimate comfort.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Poultry
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 14 ounces / 0.88 lb) or 2 chicken thighs
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
03 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
04 - 1 medium onion, diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Broth & Seasonings
06 - 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
07 - 1 bay leaf
08 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
10 - Salt, to taste
11 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Noodles
12 - 5 ounces egg noodles or other soup noodles
→ Optional
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
14 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
# How To Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery; sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Incorporate minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
02 - Introduce chicken breasts or thighs, chicken broth, bay leaf, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
03 - Carefully remove the cooked chicken from the pot. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
04 - Add the egg noodles to the simmering broth. Continue to simmer for 8–10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender to the bite.
05 - Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper as required. Discard the bay leaf before serving.
06 - Ladle the hot soup into individual bowls. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It's incredibly versatile, letting you adapt it to whatever vegetables you have on hand.
- The aroma alone is enough to lift your spirits and make your kitchen feel like home.
02 -
- Overcooking the noodles is a common pitfall; they'll turn mushy and absorb too much broth, so watch them closely.
- A little splash of lemon juice right at the end can brighten all the flavors beautifully, a trick I learned from a chef friend.
03 -
- Always use fresh garlic and onion for the best aromatic base; the flavor really shines through.
- Shredding the chicken while it's still warm is much easier and results in a better texture.