Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
A comforting bowl of chicken noodle soup that’s perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a warm embrace. Simple to prepare and full of flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (or pieces)
- 10 cups water
- 2 large carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 cups egg noodles
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- In a large pot, combine the chicken, water, chopped carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring your mixture to a vigorous boil.
- Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cover, cooking for about 30-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pot, let it cool slightly, then shred the tender meat and return it to the pot.
- Add the egg noodles and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
This soup can be frozen for up to three months. Add a splash of water when reheating to revive the broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg