Description
Warm your heart and soul with this homestyle chicken noodle soup. Bursting with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and hearty egg noodles, this dish is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. Whether you’re reminiscing about family gatherings or simply seeking a cozy meal, this soup delivers rich flavors and nostalgic memories with every spoonful. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s easy to prepare and will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz wide egg noodles
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent.
- Add minced garlic, carrots, and celery; cook until slightly softened.
- Incorporate chicken breasts and bay leaves; pour in chicken broth to cover ingredients. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer for about 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in egg noodles and continue simmering uncovered for an additional 8-10 minutes until noodles are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed; remove bay leaves.
- Top with freshly chopped parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg