Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
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4.7
Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
Description
Classic Chicken Noodle Soup begins with sautéing onions, carrots, and celery until tender to build a flavorful base. Garlic, bay leaves, and thyme introduce aromatic layers that deepen the broth’s complexity. The chicken broth is brought to a boil, and egg noodles are added and simmered carefully to maintain a firm but tender bite.
Shredded cooked chicken is stirred in towards the end to gently warm through without overcooking, ensuring moist pieces throughout. The addition of freshly squeezed lemon juice and chopped parsley cuts through the richness, lending brightness and balance. Salt and pepper seasoning is adjusted to taste for personal preference.
This soup is best served warm, ideal as a nourishing lunch or dinner. The combination of vegetables, chicken, and noodles creates a comforting dish that is familiar and satisfying, especially when a soothing homemade meal is desired.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 2 carrot chopped
- 2 celery chopped, ribs
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, chopped fresh
- 8 cups chicken broth or stock
- 6 ounces egg noodles wide
- 3 cups chicken we use rotisserie chicken, cooked shredded
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or more, to taste, freshly squeezed
- 3 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh, Italian leaves
- salt to taste, kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, kosher salt and freshly ground
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter or oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for one minute. Stir in the bay leaves and thyme.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the noodles and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes or until tender, but not all the way cooked. You don’t want them to get mushy.
- Stir in the shredded cooked chicken and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. If the soup is too thick for your liking, you can add more broth.
- Stir in the lemon juice, parsley, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Remove the bay leaves and ladle the soup into bowls. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 303kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1222mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 588mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3474IU | 69% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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