Nothing soothes the soul quite like a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup. This recipe combines tender shredded chicken, soft egg noodles, and aromatic herbs in a rich, flavorful broth—ready in under an hour. Whether you’re fighting off a cold, needing comfort food, or just craving a cozy classic, this one-pot soup hits the spot every time.
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Why You’ll Love This Chicken Noodle Soup
- 🍗 Loaded with protein-rich chicken
- 🍜 Egg noodles cook quickly and stay tender
- 🥕 Full of veggies and natural flavor
- ⏱️ Ready in just 1 hour — perfect for weeknights
- 🥣 Great for meal prep and freezer-friendly
- 🧄 One pot = less cleanup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth or stock
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 oz egg noodles (or small pasta of choice)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Sauté the Vegetables
In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 4–5 minutes until just tender. Add garlic and sauté another minute.
2. Simmer the Chicken
Pour in the broth, then add chicken, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer. Cover partially with a lid and cook for 15–20 minutes until chicken is tender.
3. Shred the Chicken
Remove chicken from pot and shred with two forks. Return shredded meat to the pot.
4. Cook the Noodles
Bring the soup to a low boil. Add egg noodles and cook for 6–7 minutes or until al dente.
5. Garnish and Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove bay leaves, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot with bread or crackers.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Servings: 6
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 378
- Protein: 43g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fat: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Cholesterol: 121mg
- Sodium: 887mg
- Vitamin A: 3730 IU
- Potassium: 1064mg
Tips & Variations
- 🍗 Use rotisserie chicken to save time—add it after noodles are cooked
- 🍋 Brighten it up with a squeeze of lemon before serving
- 🥬 Bulk it up with spinach, peas, or corn in the last 5 minutes
- 🍚 No noodles? Swap with rice or quinoa
- 🥄 Make it creamy by stirring in a splash of cream or milk
Easy Chicken Noodle Soup with Egg Noodles
Equipment
- – Large soup pot or Dutch oven
- Ladle
- – Cutting board and knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- – 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- – 1 medium onion diced
- – 3 carrots sliced
- – 2 celery stalks sliced
- – 3 garlic cloves minced
- – 8 cups chicken broth
- – 3 cups cooked shredded or cubed chicken
- – 2 tsp salt
- – 1 tsp black pepper
- – ½ tsp dried thyme
- – 1 bay leaf
- – 3 cups wide egg noodles
- – 2 tbsp chopped parsley optional
- – Juice of ½ lemon optional
Instructions
- In large pot, heat oil and sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add garlic, cook 1 minute. Pour in broth and add seasonings and bay leaf.
- Add chicken and simmer 10 minutes.
- Stir in egg noodles, cook 8–10 minutes until tender.
- Remove bay leaf, stir in parsley and lemon juice (if using).
- Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.
Notes
– Swap noodles with low-carb options for a lighter dish
– Boost nutrition with extra greens or veggies
FAQs
Q: Can I freeze chicken noodle soup?
A: Yes, but it’s best to freeze without noodles to prevent mushiness. Add fresh noodles when reheating.
Q: How long does it keep?
A: Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat on the stove with extra broth if needed.
Q: Can I use bone-in chicken?
A: Absolutely! It will add more flavor—just remove the bones before shredding.
Q: What if my noodles overcook?
A: Cook noodles separately and add them to individual bowls when serving.
Conclusion
This chicken noodle soup is everything you want in a comfort meal—hearty, healing, and incredibly satisfying. It’s quick enough for weeknights, nourishing for sick days, and cozy for cool weather. With tender chicken, rich broth, and soft egg noodles, it’s a bowl full of home.