Description
Hearty chicken noodle soup brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, promising warmth with each spoonful. Succulent chicken, tender noodles, and aromatic herbs blend perfectly, creating a soul-soothing meal you’ll crave on chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 0.5 pound (about 1 cup) shredded or chopped cooked, seasoned chicken breast
- 48 ounces (1.4 kg) low-sodium chicken broth
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced small
- 2 stalks celery, diced small
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Noodles:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2.25 cups dried egg noodles
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatic base by melting butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, celery, and carrots with a pinch of salt. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables soften and become translucent, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Introduce minced garlic to the vegetable mixture. Stir for 30-45 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the delicate aromatics.
- Pour in chicken broth, then season with Italian seasoning, black pepper, and remaining salt. Bring the liquid to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Allow the mixture to develop flavors for 10 minutes, creating a rich, harmonious broth.
- Carefully add egg noodles to the simmering liquid. Stir periodically to prevent clumping and cook for 8-10 minutes. Test noodles for tenderness around the 8-minute mark, ensuring they remain al dente and maintain their structural integrity.
- Incorporate shredded or chopped chicken into the soup. Heat for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the chicken to warm through completely and absorb the surrounding flavors. Remove from heat and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Dice vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and perfect tenderness without becoming mushy.
- Add garlic at the right moment to release maximum flavor without burning, creating a rich aromatic base.
- Choose wide egg noodles for better absorption of broth and maintain al dente texture by monitoring cooking time closely.
- Swap chicken with tofu or plant-based protein for vegetarian version; use gluten-free noodles for celiac-friendly adaptation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg