Description
Chicken noodle soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy evenings or when you need a little extra warmth. This recipe combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and hearty egg noodles in a savory broth that will wrap you in a delicious hug. It’s not just a meal; it’s a nostalgic journey to family gatherings and chilly nights spent indoors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh carrots, chopped
- 2 cups celery stalks, sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop chicken, dice onions, slice carrots and celery, and mince garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and stir until fragrant.
- Stir in carrots and celery; sauté until slightly softened.
- Pour in chicken broth, add bay leaves and thyme. Bring to a gentle boil before adding diced chicken.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Remove bay leaves.
- Add egg noodles and cook according to package instructions (about 7-10 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 2 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg