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Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

Bowl of easy chicken noodle soup with egg noodles, carrots, celery, and fresh herbs
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This easy chicken noodle soup recipe is a family-friendly hearty soup ready in about 40 minutes! Packed with tender chicken, egg noodles, fresh herbs, and lots of vegetables, this one-pot wonder is perfect when you’re craving something comforting and nutritious.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 8 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 oz egg noodles or your favorite small pasta noodles

Instructions

  1. In a large dutch oven over medium heat, add oil. Stir in the onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
  2. Add the garlic and sauté an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the broth, chicken breast, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
  4. Once simmering, cover pot with the lid slightly askew and cook until the chicken is tender and easily shreds, about 15 minutes.
  5. Using 2 forks shred the breast into the broth. Shred the chicken into larger or small pieces, whichever you prefer.
  6. Bring the soup to a low boil and add the egg noodles. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.
  7. Remove bay leaves and serve warm with fresh chopped parsley and your favorite bread or crackers on the side.

Notes

  • Two pounds of chicken makes a meaty soup. You can use less chicken if you prefer a brothier soup.
  • For more flavor, try using bone-in chicken breasts or thighs. Remove bones before shredding.
  • Don’t overcook noodles as they’ll continue cooking in hot soup. Cook only until al dente.
  • You can use rotisserie chicken to make the soup faster. Add during last 10 minutes.
  • Include celery leaves as they add extra flavor to the broth.
  • Use low-sodium broth so you can adjust salt level yourself.

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