Wholesome Chicken Noodle Soup
A comforting bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup, perfect for cozy nights and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cups egg noodles (or any pasta)
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or dill, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping your celery and carrots into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté the veggies in a large pot with olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and bay leaves, sautéing for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and add chicken pieces; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Shred the chicken once cooked, returning it to the pot.
- Add your noodles and cook according to package instructions, about 7-10 minutes.
- Finish with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon juice for added flavor.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ingredients based on what you have on hand, and experiment with seasonings to customize your soup!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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