Super Simple Chicken Soup
Warm up your soul with this comforting and nutritious Super Simple Chicken Soup, the ultimate one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Featuring tender chicken breast, hearty egg noodles, and a medley of classic vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, this easy chicken soup recipe is packed with flavor and ready in just 45 minutes! The fragrant blend of garlic, dried thyme, and a touch of olive oil creates a rich, savory base, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds the perfect finishing touch. Easily customizable and made with wholesome ingredients, this homemade chicken soup is sure to become your family’s go-to remedy for chilly days. Simple, satisfying, and sure to please, it’s a classic comfort food you’ll love to keep in your recipe rotation! Perfect for searches like "easy chicken soup recipe" or "quick homemade soup."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breast
- 3 medium carrots
- 3 pieces celery stalks
- 1 medium onion
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 piece bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups egg noodles or pasta
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Peel and dice the carrots, chop the celery into small pieces, and finely dice the onion. Mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the onions and garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
Add the diced carrots and chopped celery to the pot. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Season the vegetables with the salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
Lay the chicken breasts on top of the vegetables and pour in the chicken broth.
Add the bay leaf to the pot, cover it with a lid, and let everything simmer on medium heat for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
Stir in the egg noodles or pasta and cook according to the package instructions (typically 8-10 minutes).
Remove the bay leaf, taste the soup, and adjust seasoning if needed.
Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the soup before serving.
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
958 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.2 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 87 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 6922 mg | 301% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.1 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 49.6 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 2299 mg | 49% | |
*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.
