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Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken noodle soup with tender egg noodles and shredded chicken simmered in a golden broth. Sautéed onion, carrot coins, and celery create a flavorful base before the noodles finish cooking right in the pot.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 lb bone-in chicken breasts or thighs
Vegetables and aromatics
  • 4 carrots Sliced into coins
  • 4 celery Sliced
  • 1 onion Diced
  • 4 garlic Minced
Broth and seasoning
  • 8 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cup water
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste
Noodles and garnish
  • 8 oz egg noodles
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 fresh parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Sauté the vegetables
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then sauté the onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes until slightly softened and fragrant.
Build the broth and cook the chicken
  1. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, then stir in the chicken broth, water, dried thyme, dried parsley, bay leaves, and bone-in chicken.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Shred and finish the soup
  1. Remove the chicken to a plate, shred with two forks, and remove the bay leaves from the pot.
  2. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and bring back to a simmer.
  3. Add the egg noodles and cook for 6-8 minutes until tender.
  4. Season generously with salt and pepper, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

For clearer, better-balanced broth, skim any foam that rises during the first simmer. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 4 days; noodles may soften more over time—reheat gently and add a splash of water or broth if needed. Freezing is not recommended because egg noodles can turn mushy after thawing. Dietary swap: use gluten-free egg noodles if you need a gluten-free version while keeping the cooking times similar.