Hearty Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Warm your soul with a hearty and comforting bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup, packed with tender chicken, wholesome vegetables, and slurpable egg noodles.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth low sodium preferred
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced rotisserie chicken works wonderfully for convenience!
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 ounces egg noodles (medium)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then sauté chopped onion, carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in chicken broth, add shredded chicken, bay leaf, and dried thyme; bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15-20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Increase heat to medium-high, bring soup back to a boil, then add egg noodles and cook for 7-10 minutes or until al dente.
- Remove bay leaf, season with salt and pepper to taste, then ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider roasting your chicken bones to make a homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought. You can also add other vegetables like peas or corn during the last few minutes of cooking for added nutrients and color.