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Ultimate Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe: Classic Comfort Food

This classic homemade chicken noodle soup recipe creates a rich, flavorful broth packed with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and perfectly cooked noodles. It's a comforting meal that's perfect for cold days or when you need a nourishing bowl of soup to warm you up.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth (low sodium recommended)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 cups wide egg noodles
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaves, dried thyme, and dried parsley. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  3. Add the chicken pieces to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and return it to the soup.
  5. Bring the soup back to a simmer and add the egg noodles. Cook for 8-10 minutes until the noodles are tender.
  6. Remove the bay leaves and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Use homemade stock for best flavor. Don't overcook noodles - add them towards the end. Soup tastes better the next day. For freezer meals, leave out noodles and add fresh when reheating.