Pin A comforting, soul-warming soup featuring tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and egg noodles in a savory broth. Perfect for chilly days or when you need a gentle pick-me-up.
Ingredients
- Meats: 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Vegetables: 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 2 celery stalks, sliced 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup (15 g) fresh parsley, chopped
- Broth & Seasonings: 8 cups (2 liters) low sodium chicken broth 1 bay leaf 1 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- Pasta: 6 oz (170 g) egg noodles
- Optional: 1 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing) Juice of 1/2 lemon (for brightness)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 56 minutes until softened.
- Step 2:
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3:
- Pour in the chicken broth. Add the chicken breasts or thighs, bay leaf, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Step 4:
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2025 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
- Step 5:
- Remove chicken from the pot and set aside to cool slightly.
- Step 6:
- Add egg noodles to the pot and cook uncovered for 68 minutes, until tender.
- Step 7:
- While noodles cook, shred the chicken using two forks.
- Step 8:
- Return shredded chicken to the pot. Stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice (if using). Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Step 9:
- Remove bay leaf before serving. Serve hot.
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Pin Recipe Q&A
- → What type of chicken works best for this soup?
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs can be used, or a combination for richer flavor.
- → Can I make this soup gluten-free?
Yes, substitute the egg noodles with gluten-free pasta to accommodate gluten sensitivities.
- → How do I keep the vegetables tender but not mushy?
Sauté the carrots, celery, and onion until softened but still firm before simmering to retain texture.
- → What herbs enhance the broth’s flavor?
Bay leaf, dried thyme, and oregano add a subtle herbal note that complements the chicken and vegetables well.
- → Is it possible to add more greens to this soup?
Yes, adding spinach or peas near the end of cooking boosts nutrition and color.