Ultimate Chicken Noodle Soup
A comforting chicken noodle soup recipe that warms the soul, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 diced onion
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- Egg noodles
- Bay leaves
- Fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or dill (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by washing your chicken and patting it dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a sturdy pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes.
- Add chicken thighs to the pot and brown them on both sides, about 3-4 minutes each.
- Pour in chicken broth and any additional flavor boosts like white wine. Add bay leaves and thyme.
- Lower the heat and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the pot and shred it with two forks before returning to the soup.
- Stir in egg noodles and cook according to the package instructions (about 6-8 minutes).
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Ladle into bowls and enjoy!
Notes
For a creamy twist, stir in heavy cream at the end. Can be made vegetarian by using vegetable broth and chickpeas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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