Description
Warm up your family on chilly days with this easy homemade chicken noodle soup. This comforting dish is a go-to favorite for busy weeknights, delivering heartwarming flavors with minimal effort. Tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and wholesome egg noodles come together in a savory broth that will please eaters of all ages. Quick to prepare and highly customizable, you can easily adapt the ingredients based on what’s in your pantry or personal preferences. Make this classic recipe your family’s new staple for cozy dinners and moments of comfort.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 4 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- In a large stock pot or Dutch oven, combine chicken breasts, chicken broth, celery, carrots, and onion.
- Bring to a boil; then reduce heat to low and cover.
- Cook until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (20-30 minutes).
- Remove chicken; shred it using two forks and return it to the pot.
- Stir in thyme, garlic, salt, pepper, bay leaves, egg noodles, and water.
- Cook over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes until noodles are tender.
- Discard bay leaves and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg