Chicken Noodle Soup
A warm, hearty chicken noodle soup that brings comfort and connection, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken or chicken thighs (bone-in preferred)
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 8 cups chicken stock or broth
Instructions
- Heat a splash of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add the chicken and minced garlic to the pot. Sear for 3-4 minutes until lightly golden.
- Pour in the chicken broth, add bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 30-40 minutes for whole chicken or 20-25 minutes for pieces.
- Remove the chicken, let it cool slightly, and then add noodles to the broth, cooking according to package directions (about 5-7 minutes).
- Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces, discarding bones and skin. Return chicken to the pot and stir to combine.
- Taste the broth and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove bay leaf and stir in chopped parsley.
Notes
Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and warm, crusty bread. Can be frozen for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken noodle soup, comfort food, winter recipes, hearty soup