Chicken Noodle Soup (Printable)

A comforting bowl with tender chicken, vegetables, and egg noodles in savory broth. Perfect for chilly days.

# What You Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12.3 oz), diced

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Broth

06 - 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth

→ Pasta

07 - 4 oz egg noodles

→ Seasonings

08 - 1 bay leaf
09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, plus extra for garnish
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Other

12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add diced chicken. Cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes until no longer pink on the outside.
04 - Pour in chicken broth. Add bay leaf, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
05 - Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
06 - Add egg noodles and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until noodles and chicken are cooked through.
07 - Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
08 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The broth develops such rich flavor in just 40 minutes that guests will think you simmered it all day.
  • Each spoonful delivers the perfect balance of tender chicken, soft vegetables, and chewy noodles in silky broth that warms you from the inside out.
02 -
  • Adding the noodles too early will make them mushy and theyll absorb too much broth, so time this step carefully.
  • The soup will thicken considerably if stored overnight as the noodles continue absorbing liquid, so you may need to add more broth when reheating.
03 -
  • Keep a ziplock bag in your freezer for vegetable scraps like carrot peels, celery leaves, and onion ends to make stock for your next batch.
  • If you find yourself with leftover rotisserie chicken, skip step 3 and add the shredded meat after the broth has simmered for a quick weeknight version.
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