Description
This Chicken Noodle Soup features a delightful blend of tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and hearty egg noodles. Perfect for a quick, comforting meal that’s both easy and full of flavor, this homemade soup will surely become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic about 2 cloves
- 3 medium carrots cut into 1/8-inch rounds (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 2 stalks celery cut into 1/8-inch half moons (about 1 cup)
- 1 inch round 1/8-inch thick ginger optional
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 lb chicken tenderloin
- 1 sprig fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 ounces medium egg noodles
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly minced flat leaf parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-low heat.
- Sauté the onions until translucent, about 4 minutes.
- Add garlic, carrots, celery, and ginger (if using) and sauté for another 5 minutes until celery softens.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Add chicken and thyme to the broth, partially cover, and simmer until chicken is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Remove chicken, place on a plate, and shred using forks.
- Return the broth to a boil, add noodles, and cook until just tender.
- Add shredded chicken back into the pot and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and enjoy.
Notes
For extra flavor, use homemade chicken broth if available.
This soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated easily.
Add your favorite vegetables for variety!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
