Description
Warm, comforting, and easy to make, this Best Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe is perfect for cozy nights. Tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and flavorful broth make this soup a family favorite that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Optional: fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onions until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Add carrots and celery; cook 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add shredded chicken, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper; simmer 15 minutes.
- Stir in noodles; cook until tender.
- Taste, adjust seasoning, add lemon juice if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Rotisserie chicken adds flavor and saves time. Cook noodles separately for firmer texture. Add bay leaf for extra aroma while simmering. Leftovers store up to 3 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg