Description
Warm your soul with this comforting chicken noodle soup, featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and hearty egg noodles—perfect for any chilly day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Stir in carrots and celery; cook for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add chicken breasts and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, then return to the pot along with egg noodles.
- Cook until noodles are tender, about 8-10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaves before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.
- Adjust vegetables based on personal preference; consider adding peas or green beans for variety.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg