Description
Comfort meets nostalgia in this hearty Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup, a classic remedy that warms hearts and soothes souls. Packed with tender chicken, al dente noodles, and a rich, flavorful broth, you’ll find solace in each spoonful of this timeless family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie or boiled)
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 8 cups (1.9 liters) chicken broth (low sodium)
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium flame, introducing diced onions, sliced carrots, and chopped celery to create a fragrant vegetable base.
- Infuse the mixture with minced garlic, delicate thyme, robust oregano, and a single aromatic bay leaf, allowing the herbs to release their essence for approximately one minute.
- Pour chicken broth into the vegetable mixture, escalating the heat to achieve a rolling boil before reducing to a gentle simmer for ten minutes.
- Incorporate tender shredded chicken and delicate egg noodles into the simmering liquid, allowing them to dance and cook together for 8-10 minutes until noodles reach perfect tenderness.
- Extract the bay leaf from the soup, enhancing the flavor profile with a careful balance of salt and pepper, and optionally brightening the dish with a splash of zesty lemon juice.
- Transfer the steaming soup into serving bowls, adorning each portion with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley, ready to comfort and nourish.
Notes
- Swap out egg noodles for gluten-free alternatives like zucchini noodles or rice noodles to make the soup celiac-friendly.
- Use rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked chicken breasts to cut down on preparation time and simplify the cooking process.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a splash of white wine or a dash of smoked paprika during the vegetable sautéing stage for deeper taste dimensions.
- Make the soup extra nutritious by incorporating additional vegetables like diced bell peppers or spinach, boosting both flavor and nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg