Description
Warm up your heart and soul with this comforting homemade chicken noodle soup. This magical recipe combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and savory broth, creating a dish that’s perfect for chilly days or when you’re feeling under the weather. Easy to prepare and deliciously satisfying, it’s a family favorite that brings back nostalgic memories of cozy kitchens and love-filled meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups carrots, diced
- 2 cups celery stalks, chopped
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean surface.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil and sauté diced onions and minced garlic until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts and pour in enough chicken broth to cover them (about 8 cups). Bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in the chopped carrots and celery; simmer for about 15 minutes until veggies soften.
- Season with bay leaves, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper; reduce heat to low and simmer for another 20 minutes.
- Stir in egg noodles and cook according to package instructions (7-10 minutes) until al dente.
- Remove bay leaves before serving; ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg