Description
This Chicken Noodle Soup for Dinner is my ultimate comfort food. Tender shredded chicken, soft vegetables, and perfectly cooked egg noodles simmered in a flavorful chicken broth make it a heartwarming meal. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights at home, it’s simple, nourishing, and full of love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced into rounds
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 200g egg noodles
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: squeeze of fresh lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté 5-6 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken stock and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add shredded chicken, thyme, and parsley. Simmer 15 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper; adjust herbs to taste.
- Add egg noodles and cook 6-8 minutes until tender.
- Optional: squeeze fresh lemon before serving.
Notes
Sauté vegetables first for richer flavor. Add noodles last to avoid mushiness. Store leftovers in fridge for 3 days; freeze broth separately. Rotisserie chicken works great for a time-saver.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 55
