Chicken Soup Recipe

American · Soup · 60 min total

A comforting and nourishing chicken soup made with simple ingredients, perfect for cold days or when you're feeling under the weather.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup egg noodles (or other small pasta)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
3. Add chicken breasts, chicken broth, thyme, bay leaf, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
4. Remove chicken from pot and shred with two forks. Discard bay leaf.
5. Return shredded chicken to pot. Add egg noodles and cook according to package directions until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Tips

• For extra flavor, add a parmesan rind while simmering.
• Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• To freeze, omit noodles and add fresh noodles when reheating.

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