Description
Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup is a comforting, wholesome dish loaded with tender chicken, egg noodles, and vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth—perfect for cold days or when you’re feeling under the weather.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or leftover)
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add egg noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually 8–10 minutes.
- Stir in cooked chicken and simmer for 5 more minutes to heat through.
- Adjust seasoning if needed. Stir in fresh parsley before serving, if using.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick prep option.
- For extra flavor, add a bay leaf while simmering and remove before serving.
- Soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen without noodles to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg