Super Simple and Speedy Chicken Soup
Warm, nourishing, and ready in just 30 minutes, this Super Simple and Speedy Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food for busy days. Packed with tender shredded chicken, hearty vegetables like carrots and celery, and aromatic herbs like thyme and parsley, this quick chicken soup delivers a homemade taste with minimal effort. The recipe is versatile, allowing you to add egg noodles for an extra touch of coziness or keep it light and brothy for a wholesome, gluten-free option. Perfect for curing weeknight dinner dilemmas or soothing colds, this easy chicken soup is a family-friendly meal that’s as soothing as it is satisfying. Fast, flavorful, and fuss-free—this is your new go-to for homemade chicken soup in a hurry!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, sliced
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup egg noodles (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
Stir in the sliced carrots and celery. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
Add the cooked shredded chicken, thyme, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
If using egg noodles, add them during the last 5-7 minutes of cooking, following the package instructions for doneness.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Serve hot and enjoy your comforting chicken soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1071 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.5 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 4925 mg | 214% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 169.7 g | 339% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 249 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2801 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
