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Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

A warm, comforting chicken noodle soup made with tender chicken, soft noodles, and aromatic vegetables in a flavorful broth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 3 celery stalks sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 2 cups egg noodles
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.25 tsp pepper or to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 6–7 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic, thyme, and bay leaf; cook 1 minute.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce to simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Add egg noodles and cook until tender, 8–10 minutes.
  7. Stir in shredded chicken and heat through.
  8. Season with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaf.
  9. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Cook noodles separately if storing leftovers to prevent them from becoming mushy.