Description
Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days or cozy family gatherings. With its rich broth, tender chicken, and perfectly cooked egg noodles, this dish captures the essence of home-cooked goodness. Each spoonful envelops you in warmth and nostalgia, making it a cherished recipe for all occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 8 oz thick egg noodles
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté garlic, carrots, and celery in olive oil until soft (5-7 minutes).
- Add the chicken broth and seasoned chicken; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken shreds easily.
- Remove the chicken; stir in egg noodles and herbs; cook according to package instructions (about 10 minutes).
- Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and return to the pot with lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg