Yummy Chicken Noodle Soup
Warm, comforting, and packed with classic flavor, this Yummy Chicken Noodle Soup is the perfect homemade remedy for chilly days or cozy nights in. This recipe features tender shredded chicken, hearty egg noodles, and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, all simmered in a rich, herb-infused chicken broth. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a fragrant aroma that fills your kitchen as it cooks, this easy chicken noodle soup is both nourishing and satisfying. Ideal for feeding a family or meal prep for the week, it’s finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness. Whether you’re feeling under the weather or simply craving a soul-warming bowl of comfort food, this one-pot wonder is guaranteed to hit the spot.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 medium celery sticks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the chicken breasts to the pot, along with dried thyme, dried parsley, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to low-medium and let the soup simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken breasts are fully cooked.
Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and set them aside on a cutting board. Shred the chicken using two forks.
Add the egg noodles to the pot and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until tender.
Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy your homemade chicken noodle soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1613 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.8 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 433 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 4909 mg | 213% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.3 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 168.7 g | 337% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 392 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 3664 mg | 78% | |
*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.
