Chicken Noodle Soup is a warm comforting classic filled with tender chicken, soft noodles, and rich savory broth. Cozy, hearty, and deliciously satisfying, it’s perfect for chilly days or anytime comfort meals.
Ingredients You Will Need
- Chicken: 1.5 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs.
- Vegetables: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion (diced), 3 large carrots (sliced into rounds), 3 ribs of celery (sliced), and 3 cloves of garlic (minced).
- Liquid: 8 cups of high-quality chicken broth or stock.
- Noodles: 8 oz of wide egg noodles.
- Seasoning: Salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and fresh parsley for garnish.
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 6–8 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Carefully add the chicken pieces. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred: Remove the chicken pieces from the pot and place them on a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the Noodles: Increase the heat to medium-high and add the egg noodles directly to the boiling broth. Cook according to the package instructions (usually 7–9 minutes) until they are tender.
- Combine and Serve: Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Stir in the fresh parsley and season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
Why It’s the Perfect Comfort Meal
Chicken noodle soup is more than just a meal; it is a ritual of care. Because it is hearty and filling, it is the perfect dish to prepare in a large batch to share with family or to keep in the fridge for easy, comforting lunches throughout the week. When the days are long and you need something simple yet deeply satisfying, this classic soup is always the right answer.
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