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Classic Chicken Noodle Soup: The Ultimate Comfort Food Dispatch

Close-up of a blue bowl filled with rich chicken noodle soup, featuring shredded chicken, carrots, celery, and noodles.
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This easy, one-pot chicken noodle soup recipe delivers the rich, savory flavor of homemade broth. It is nourishing, hearty, and perfect for a cozy dinner or when you need a warm hug in a bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 ounces egg noodles
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and brown it lightly on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. You do not need to cook it through.
  3. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and dried thyme. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and place it on a cutting board. Increase the heat to medium and bring the broth back to a gentle boil.
  7. Add the egg noodles to the boiling broth and cook according to package directions until tender, usually 6 to 8 minutes.
  8. While the noodles cook, shred the chicken using two forks. Discard the bay leaf from the broth.
  9. Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Stir well and taste the broth. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  10. Stir in the fresh parsley just before serving. Serve this comforting chicken noodle soup hot.

Notes

  • For the richest flavor, cook the chicken directly in the broth as directed. This infuses the liquid with deep, savory notes.
  • If you are short on time, you can use 4 cups of broth and 4 cups of water, but using all broth yields the best homemade chicken noodle soup flavor.
  • This recipe is excellent for meal prep; store noodles separately if you plan to eat leftovers over several days to prevent them from becoming too soft.

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