Description
Need a cozy, comforting meal that’s both nourishing and nostalgic? This Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is your go-to fix. With tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and perfectly cooked egg noodles all swimming in a deeply savory broth, it’s the ultimate comfort food classic. Perfect for cold days, quick dinners, or when you’re feeling under the weather, this easy recipe hits the spot every time. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, a healthy lunch, or a homemade food idea that pleases the whole family, this bowl delivers warmth and flavor with every spoonful.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 large carrots, sliced into rounds
3 celery stalks, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
2 bay leaves
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
10 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Salt and black pepper, to taste
3 cups wide egg noodles
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Juice of ½ lemon (optional)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh dill or extra thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in garlic, thyme, and bay leaves; cook 1–2 minutes more.
4. Nestle chicken into the pot and pour in the chicken broth.
5. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 25–30 minutes.
6. Remove chicken from the pot, shred with two forks, and return to soup.
7. Add egg noodles and cook until tender, about 6–8 minutes.
8. Stir in parsley and lemon juice (if using), taste, and adjust seasoning.
9. Remove bay leaves and serve hot, garnished with extra herbs if desired.
Notes
Cook noodles separately if storing soup for later to prevent them from getting soggy.
Add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end for brightness and flavor lift.
Using bone-in chicken adds extra richness to the broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: chicken noodle soup, easy soup recipe, comfort food, quick dinner, homemade soup