Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup recipe. Perfect for cozy nights, family gatherings, or when you’re feeling under the weather, this soup brings warmth and satisfaction in every bowl. Packed with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and hearty egg noodles, it’s a nourishing meal that can be prepared quickly—ideal for those busy weeknights. This versatile dish allows you to customize ingredients based on your preferences, ensuring everyone at the table will love it. Whether served with crusty bread or a crisp salad, this delicious homemade soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, combine chicken breasts, chicken broth, celery, carrots, and onions.
- Bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover.
- Cook until chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F), about 20–30 minutes.
- Remove chicken and shred using two forks; return shredded chicken to pot.
- Stir in thyme leaves, minced garlic, salt, pepper, bay leaves, egg noodles, and water.
- Cook over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes until noodles are tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 286
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 657mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 73mg