Easy Chicken Noodle Soup with Egg Noodles Recipe
This Easy Chicken Noodle Soup with Egg Noodles is a comforting and flavorful homemade classic. Made with tender shredded chicken, fresh vegetables, and hearty egg noodles simmered in a savory broth, it’s perfect for a cozy meal any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
Chicken and Broth
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 8 cups chicken broth or stock
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
Pasta
- 6 oz egg noodles or your favorite small pasta noodles
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté the vegetables for about 4 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add Garlic and Broth: Stir in 2 tablespoons minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant. Then pour in 8 cups of chicken broth, add the chicken breasts, 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme, and 2 bay leaves. Stir to combine.
- Simmer and Cook Chicken: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cover the pot with the lid slightly ajar and cook until the chicken is tender and easily shreds apart, about 15 minutes.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks into bite-sized or larger pieces, depending on your preference. Return the shredded chicken to the soup broth.
- Cook the Noodles: Bring the soup back to a low boil and add 6 oz of egg noodles. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes or until the noodles are al dente.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh chopped parsley and accompanied by your favorite bread or crackers.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a richer flavor and more tender texture.
- You can substitute egg noodles with any small pasta or gluten-free pasta if desired.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more salt or pepper if needed.
- For a thicker soup, reduce the broth slightly before adding noodles.
- The soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
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