Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup (Printable)
Comforting blend of tender chicken, egg noodles, and vegetables simmered to savory perfection.
# Ingredient List:
→ Poultry
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
03 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
04 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Broth & Noodles
06 - 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
07 - 5 oz egg noodles
→ Seasonings
08 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
09 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley, plus extra for garnish
10 - 1 bay leaf
11 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
→ Optional
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables start to soften.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Pour in chicken broth. Add dried thyme, dried parsley, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
04 - Place chicken breasts into the pot. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
05 - Remove chicken breasts and shred using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
06 - Add egg noodles to the pot and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until tender.
07 - If using, stir in fresh lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.
08 - Remove bay leaf. Ladle into bowls, garnish with additional parsley, and serve hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This soup is my go-to when I want comfort without fuss, like sharing a cozy secret.
- Every ingredient feels like it was chosen to bring out the perfect balance of flavor and nourishment.
02 -
- Removing the chicken to shred it separately ensures perfectly tender meat without breaking down in the soup.
- Adding lemon juice at the end brightens the whole bowl, a small tweak that changed how I make this forever.
03 -
- Use low-sodium broth so you can control saltiness—too much salt can drown the fresh flavors.
- Shredding the chicken instead of chopping ensures it soaks up the broth and stays tender across reheats.