Description
Comforting chicken noodle soup delivers classic warmth straight from grandma’s kitchen. Hearty broth, tender chicken, and perfectly cooked noodles invite you to savor each spoonful of home-style deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 cup cooked chicken (shredded)
Vegetables:
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 carrots (sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Broth and Seasonings:
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Noodles and Garnish:
- 2 cups egg noodles
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium temperature. Gently sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until vegetables become translucent and tender, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot and introduce bay leaf, thyme, and oregano. Elevate to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce heat to create a gentle simmer. Allow flavors to meld and develop for 12-15 minutes.
- While liquid simmers, prepare cooked chicken by shredding or chopping into bite-sized pieces. Ensure chicken is fully cooked and warm.
- Introduce shredded chicken into the fragrant broth. Carefully fold in egg noodles and continue simmering until noodles reach perfect al dente texture, roughly 8-9 minutes.
- Taste and calibrate seasoning with salt and pepper. Carefully remove bay leaf to prevent bitter undertones. Ensure soup has balanced and robust flavor profile.
- Transfer steaming soup into serving bowls. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the top for vibrant color and herbaceous aroma.
- Optional enhancement includes a bright squeeze of lemon juice or dash of hot sauce for personalized flavor complexity. Serve immediately for optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Customize chicken choice by using rotisserie, leftover, or freshly poached chicken for varied flavor profiles.
- Prevent noodles from becoming mushy by cooking them separately and adding to individual bowls when serving to maintain perfect texture.
- Boost nutritional value by incorporating additional vegetables like zucchini, spinach, or kale for extra vitamins and minerals.
- Enhance immune-boosting properties by adding a small piece of fresh ginger during simmering to provide anti-inflammatory benefits and deeper complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg