Description
A heartwarming and comforting chicken noodle soup filled with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and egg noodles cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables: In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat, then add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until softened, then toss in the sliced carrots and celery, cooking until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add the broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Cook the noodles: Stir in the egg noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually about 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate the chicken and thyme: Once the noodles are nearly tender, add the shredded chicken and thyme, and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Season it up: Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot: Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle fresh parsley over the top.
Notes
For a creamier texture, stir in a splash of heavy cream or coconut milk at the end of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken noodle soup, comfort food, healthy soup, easy recipe, family meal