Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
A comforting chicken noodle soup recipe that warms the heart and brings family together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep your chicken: Rinse chicken pieces under cold water, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a pot, heat olive oil and cook carrots and celery for 5 minutes, adding garlic in the last minute.
- Add the broth: Pour in chicken broth, add chicken, bring to a boil, then simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken: Remove chicken from pot, let cool, shred, and return to pot.
- Noodle time: Add egg noodles to the pot and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender.
- Final touches: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and herbs. Add lemon juice if desired.
- Serve immediately: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or a light salad for an elevated experience. Customize with herbs or spices for different flavor profiles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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