Description

This classic chicken noodle soup features tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and homemade broth simmered to perfection for a comforting and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

Scale

1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs) or bone-in chicken pieces

3 large carrots, roughly chopped

3 celery stalks, roughly chopped

1 large onion, quartered

2–3 garlic cloves, smashed

2 bay leaves

1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme

10–12 cups cold water

2 cups cooked, shredded chicken

2 large carrots, sliced

2 celery stalks, sliced

1 tablespoon olive oil or butter

8 ounces egg noodles

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Optional: squeeze of lemon juice

Instructions

1. Combine chicken and chopped carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in a large stockpot

2. Pour in cold water to cover and bring to a gentle boil, skimming off any foam

3. Add bay leaves, thyme, and peppercorns, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours

4. Remove chicken and vegetables, strain the broth through a fine-mesh strainer, return broth to the pot

5. Shred the cooled chicken, discarding bones and skin

6. Heat oil or butter in the pot over medium heat and sauté sliced carrots and celery until slightly tender

7. Add the strained broth and bring it to a simmer, season with salt and pepper

8. Stir in noodles and cook until al dente, about 5-7 minutes

9. Add shredded chicken and heat through for 2-3 minutes

10. Stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice if using, adjust seasoning to taste

11. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Category: soups
Method: simmering
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 250
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 600
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 6
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 20
Fiber: 2
Protein: 20
Cholesterol: 60

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