Super Simple Chicken Soup for the Sickly
Warm, nourishing, and incredibly easy to make, Super Simple Chicken Soup for the Sickly is the ultimate comfort food when you're feeling under the weather. Packed with tender chicken breast, wholesome vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, and flavored with aromatic garlic, thyme, and a hint of bay leaf, this one-pot wonder delivers a soothing, homemade flavor in just 45 minutes. Egg noodles simmer to perfection in a rich chicken broth, creating a hearty, feel-good soup that's as satisfying as it is simple. Whether you’re battling a cold or simply craving a cozy meal, this recipe is a must-try for its quick prep time and restorative warmth. Garnish with fresh parsley for a bright, herby finish, and enjoy the soul-soothing goodness in every spoonful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breast
- 2 medium carrot
- 2 stalks celery stalk
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic clove
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
Peel and dice the carrots, chop the celery, and finely chop the onion and garlic.
In a large pot, add the chicken breasts and pour in the chicken broth.
Add the chopped carrots, celery, onion, garlic, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
Bring the pot to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and set them aside to cool slightly. Discard the bay leaf.
Shred the chicken using two forks, then return it to the pot.
Add the egg noodles to the soup and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy the comforting warmth!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
687 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.2 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 5771 mg | 251% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.4 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.4 g | ||
| Protein | 43.9 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 299 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2446 mg | 52% | |
*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.
