Chicken Noodle Soup (Printable)
Enjoy a comforting bowl of classic chicken, vegetable, and noodle goodness, simmered to perfection in a flavorful broth.
# What You Need:
→ Poultry
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 14 ounces total)
02 - 2 chicken thighs
→ Vegetables
03 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
04 - 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
05 - 1 medium onion, finely diced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Broth & Seasonings
07 - 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
08 - 1 bay leaf
09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
11 - Salt, to taste
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Noodles
13 - 5 ounces egg noodles or other suitable soup noodles
→ Optional
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
15 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
# How To Cook:
01 - In a large soup pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened. Introduce the minced garlic and continue cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
02 - Add the chicken breasts or thighs, chicken broth, bay leaf, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked through.
03 - Carefully remove the cooked chicken from the pot. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
04 - Incorporate the egg noodles into the simmering broth. Continue to simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender yet still firm.
05 - Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning as necessary with additional salt and pepper. Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.
06 - Ladle the hot chicken noodle soup into individual bowls. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It's truly the ultimate comfort food, wrapping you in warmth on even the chilliest days.
- You can easily customize it with whatever vegetables or pasta you have on hand, making it incredibly versatile.
02 -
- Always use low-sodium broth; it gives you complete control over the final saltiness, which is crucial for perfect soup.
- Don't overcook the noodles, they'll continue to soften a bit in the hot broth even after the heat is off.
03 -
- Always season your soup in layers – a little with the vegetables, then with the broth, and a final adjustment at the end – this builds complex flavor.
- If you anticipate leftovers, cook the noodles separately and add them to individual bowls; this prevents them from getting soggy in the fridge.