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A steaming bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup with shredded chicken, noodles, carrots, celery, and a halved hard-boiled egg.

Chicken Noodle Soup

A classic chicken noodle soup recipe that tastes like it came from your grandmother's kitchen.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 ounces egg noodles
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and add the dried thyme, black pepper, and salt. Bring the soup to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  5. Add the egg noodles to the pot and cook according to package directions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until tender.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For an even richer flavor, you can use chicken thighs instead of breasts. You can also add a bay leaf while the soup simmers for extra depth.

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