Description
A comforting and classic homemade Chicken Noodle Soup featuring tender shredded chicken, wide egg noodles, and fresh vegetables simmered in a flavorful chicken broth, perfect for cozy meals or when feeling under the weather.
Ingredients
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Vegetables & Herbs
- 4 large carrots, sliced
- 4 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, stems removed
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 10 cups chicken broth
- 12 ounces wide egg noodles
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the sliced carrots, celery, and diced onion. Sauté the vegetables for 4 to 5 minutes, or until they become tender and fragrant. Then add the minced garlic, fresh thyme, salt, and pepper, continuing to sauté for an additional 1 minute to release the flavors.
- Cook Noodles: Pour in the 10 cups of chicken broth and add the 12 ounces of wide egg noodles. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the noodles until they reach an al dente texture, approximately 10 minutes.
- Add Chicken and Simmer: Stir in the 2 cups of shredded chicken and 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley. Continue to simmer the soup just until the chicken is heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth or stock.
- You can substitute wide egg noodles with any pasta of your preference, such as spaghetti broken into pieces or fusilli.
- Leftover cooked chicken from a rotisserie or roasted chicken works well for this recipe.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free noodles or omit noodles altogether and add extra vegetables.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chicken noodle soup, homemade soup, chicken soup, comfort food, easy chicken soup recipe
