Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade chicken noodle soup. This classic recipe features tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and hearty egg noodles simmered in a savory broth. Perfect for chilly days or when you’re feeling under the weather, this dish offers not just nourishment but a cozy embrace in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh carrots, chopped
- 2 cups celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the onions until translucent, then add garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken breasts and pour in enough broth to cover by an inch. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate carrots and celery followed by egg noodles. Cook for about 10 minutes until noodles are tender.
- Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley; let simmer for an additional five minutes.
- Just before serving, stir in lemon juice for added brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg