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Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

This Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe is warm, simple, and very comforting. It feels like a hug in a bowl. Many families love this Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe because it uses easy ingredients and basic cooking steps. You can make it on busy days or slow weekends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 3 celery stalks sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 pound bone-in chicken thighs or breasts
  • 2 cups egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

Prepare the vegetables

  • Wash and chop the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Keep everything ready before cooking for smooth preparation.

Heat the oil

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Let it warm gently before adding vegetables.

Cook the vegetables

  • Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Stir and cook until soft and lightly fragrant.

Add garlic and seasoning

  • Add minced garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf. Stir gently and cook for one minute.

Add broth and chicken

  • Pour in chicken broth and add the chicken pieces. Make sure chicken stays fully submerged.

Simmer the soup

  • Bring soup to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for thirty minutes until chicken is cooked.

Remove and shred chicken

  • Take chicken out of the pot. Let it cool slightly, then shred into bite-sized pieces.

Add noodles

  • Add egg noodles to the simmering broth. Cook until noodles are soft but not mushy.

Return chicken to pot

  • Place shredded chicken back into the soup. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Finish and serve

  • Remove bay leaf. Add fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving warm.

Notes

  • Use homemade chicken broth for deeper flavor.
  • Add lemon juice for a fresh and bright taste.
  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • Add spinach or kale for extra nutrition.
  • Swap egg noodles with rice or pasta shells.
  • Use low-sodium broth to control salt levels.
Keyword American Homemade Dessert