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Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
The best homemade chicken noodle soup — rich broth, tender chicken, and perfectly cooked egg noodles. Ready in 45 minutes and better than any can.
Prep 10 min
Cook 35 min
Total 45 min
Serves 6
Ingredients
Step 1 — Build the soup base
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 carrots (sliced)
- 3 celery stalks (sliced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Step 2 — Add chicken and broth
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breast or thighs
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
Step 3 — Finish with noodles
- 3 cups egg noodles
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Build the soup base
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley. Cook 1 minute.
- 2
Add chicken and broth
Pour in chicken broth. Add whole chicken pieces and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the pot. Remove bay leaves.
- 3
Finish with noodles
Bring soup back to a boil. Add egg noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 8 minutes. Stir in fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.
Nutrition per serving: 310 cal · 32g protein · 28g carbs · 8g fat · 3g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
