Description
Warm your soul with this classic chicken noodle soup, a perfect blend of tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and savory broth. Ideal for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings, this dish is a hug in a bowl. Simple to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s sure to become a family favorite that brings everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Add carrots and celery; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in chicken breasts and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Season with thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Simmer for approximately 20 minutes.
- Remove cooked chicken, shred it into pieces, then return it to the pot.
- Add egg noodles; cook until tender (about 6-8 minutes).
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 310g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize your soup by adding extra vegetables like peas or corn for added nutrition. For a heartier version, include beans or change up the protein with turkey or rotisserie chicken.