Chicken Noodle Soup (Printable)

Tender chicken and egg noodles simmer with vegetables in aromatic broth for the ultimate comfort food.

# What You Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12.3 oz), diced

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Broth

06 - 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth

→ Pasta

07 - 4 oz egg noodles

→ Seasonings

08 - 1 bay leaf
09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, plus extra for garnish
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Other

12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

# How-To:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add diced chicken. Cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes until no longer pink on the outside.
04 - Pour in chicken broth. Add bay leaf, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
05 - Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
06 - Add egg noodles and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until noodles and chicken are cooked through.
07 - Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
08 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra parsley.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • The perfect balance of tender chicken, al dente noodles, and vegetables creates a complete meal in one bowl without weighing you down.
  • It comes together in just 40 minutes but tastes like it simmered all day, making it my go-to when someone feels under the weather but I still need to get dinner on the table.
02 -
  • Adding noodles directly to the soup pot means they continue absorbing broth even during storage, so consider cooking them separately if you plan on having leftovers.
  • The vegetables will continue cooking slightly even after the heat is off, so turn off the stove when they still have a tiny bit of firmness.
03 -
  • If youre short on time, use a rotisserie chicken and simply shred the meat directly into the simmering broth during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • For a clearer broth, avoid vigorous boiling which can make the soup cloudy - a gentle simmer is all you need for perfectly clean flavors.
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