This comforting and hearty chicken noodle soup is a classic! Perfect for chilly days or when you need a little pick-me-up. Pair it with crusty bread for the ultimate cozy meal.
📝 Ingredients:
- 🥄 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 🧅 1 medium onion, diced
- 🥕 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 🌱 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 🧄 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 🥣 8 cups chicken broth (low sodium if preferred)
- 🍗 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (use rotisserie chicken for convenience)
- 🍜 2 cups egg noodles
- 🌿 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 🌿 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 🍃 1 bay leaf
- 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
- 🌱 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
📋 Directions:
- 🥕 Sauté the Vegetables: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- 🧄 Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 🥣 Add the Broth and Seasoning: Pour in the chicken broth. Add the thyme, parsley, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil.
- 🍜 Cook the Noodles and Chicken: Add the egg noodles to the boiling soup and cook according to package instructions, usually 8-10 minutes. Stir in the shredded chicken and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the chicken is heated through.
- 🧂 Adjust and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- 🌱 Garnish and Enjoy: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.
📊 Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cooking Time: 30 minutes
⏳ Total Time: 40 minutes
🔥 Kcal: 250 kcal per serving
🍽️ Servings: 6