Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
This comforting Classic Chicken Noodle Soup combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and hearty noodles in a savory broth that feels like a warm hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 leaves bay leaves
- 2 cups egg noodles (or any small pasta)
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced yellow onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the sliced carrots and diced celery, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Cooking
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the boneless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, dried oregano, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and allow it to cool slightly.
- Add the egg noodles to the simmering soup and cook according to package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes.
- Shred the chicken using two forks or your hands and return it to the pot.
- Stir to combine all the ingredients and taste for seasoning, adjusting if necessary.
- Remove the bay leaves before serving hot.
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Notes
For richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Avoid adding noodles until ready to eat to maintain texture.