Chicken Noodle Soup Comfort (Print View)

Tender chicken, egg noodles, and fresh vegetables simmered in a light, savory broth for soothing warmth.

# What You'll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (14 oz), or 2 thighs for richer flavor

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
03 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
04 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Broth & Noodles

06 - 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
07 - 2 cups wide egg noodles

→ Seasonings

08 - 1 bay leaf
09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# How to Prepare:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add whole chicken breasts, chicken broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
04 - Remove chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks.
05 - Return shredded chicken to the pot. Add egg noodles and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes until noodles are tender.
06 - Stir in fresh parsley. Adjust seasoning as needed, remove the bay leaf, then ladle soup into bowls and garnish with additional parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour and tastes like it simmered all day.
  • The broth is light but deeply comforting, and you can make it your own with whatever vegetables you have on hand.
  • It's the kind of soup that makes your whole kitchen smell like home.
02 -
  • Don't skip removing the bay leaf; I've bitten into one before and it's genuinely unpleasant.
  • The noodles absorb liquid as they sit, so if you're making this ahead, cook the noodles just before serving or they'll turn to mush.
  • Tasting and adjusting at the end makes the difference between good soup and soup people ask you to make again.
03 -
  • Simmering the broth uncovered lets some of the water evaporate, which actually concentrates the flavor instead of diluting it.
  • If your soup tastes a little flat at the end, a small squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch more salt can wake it right up without anyone knowing what you did.
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