Chicken Noodle Soup with Egg Noodles (Printable)
Tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and egg noodles in flavorful broth. A comforting meal ready in one hour.
# What You'll Need:
→ Poultry
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 14 oz), or 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
03 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
04 - 1 medium onion, diced
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Broth
06 - 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
07 - 2 cups water
→ Noodles
08 - 7 oz wide egg noodles
→ Seasonings
09 - 2 bay leaves
10 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, or 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
12 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjusted to taste
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing vegetables
→ Garnish
15 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for serving
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place chicken breasts in a large pot with chicken broth and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, skimming off foam that rises to the surface. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is fully cooked through. Remove chicken from broth, shred using two forks, and set aside.
02 - In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
03 - Return shredded chicken to the pot. Add bay leaves, dried thyme, parsley, black pepper, and salt. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
04 - Bring soup mixture to a gentle boil. Add egg noodles and cook according to package directions, typically 7-8 minutes, until noodles are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
05 - Remove bay leaves from soup. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding additional salt or pepper to preference.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The broth develops this magical silkiness that coats your spoon and somehow makes you feel better even if youre perfectly healthy.
- Its surprisingly quick to pull together but tastes like its been simmering all day long, making it perfect for both planned family dinners and unexpected sick days.
02 -
- Never boil the chicken aggressively or youll end up with tough, rubbery meat that squeaks between your teeth.
- Adding the noodles at the very end prevents them from becoming mushy, especially if you plan to have leftovers.
03 -
- Save Parmesan rinds in your freezer and toss one into the simmering soup for an umami boost that doesnt overpower the clean chicken flavor.
- If making ahead, undercook the noodles slightly as theyll continue absorbing liquid even after youve turned off the heat.