Description
Classic Chicken Noodle Soup with Egg Noodles is a comforting and hearty recipe featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and chewy egg noodles in a rich, flavorful broth. Perfect for cozy days, this easy-to-make soup is nourishing, kid-friendly, and ideal for leftovers as the flavors deepen over time.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Vegetables
- 2 large carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Broth & Base
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
Noodles & Garnish
- 6 oz egg noodles
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Vegetables: Wash and chop the carrots, celery, and onion into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic cloves finely to ensure even flavor release in the soup.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts or thighs and cook until browned on both sides but not fully cooked through to lock in moisture and tenderness.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Remove the chicken temporarily. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes, developing the soup’s base flavor.
- Combine Broth and Simmer: Return the chicken to the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, approximately 20 minutes.
- Shred the Chicken and Add Noodles: Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the simmering soup. Add egg noodles and cook until just tender, about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Final Seasoning and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Stir in chopped fresh parsley for a bright finish. Serve hot and comforting.
Notes
- Use homemade chicken broth for deeper flavor, if possible.
- Add egg noodles at the end to prevent overcooking and mushy texture.
- Let the soup rest off heat for a few minutes before serving to enhance flavor melding.
- Skim excess fat from the surface for a cleaner broth.
- Optionally add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving to brighten flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg