Description
Warm your soul with this Healing Chicken Noodle Soup, the ultimate comfort dish perfect for chilly days or when you’re feeling under the weather. This nourishing recipe features tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and hearty egg noodles simmered in a savory homemade broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash and chop vegetables; cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté vegetables: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic, carrots, and celery; cook until softened.
- Add chicken: Incorporate chicken pieces along with salt and pepper; stir well before adding chicken broth.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil then reduce heat; let simmer uncovered for about 25 minutes.
- Incorporate noodles: Add egg noodles and cook for an additional 10 minutes until tender.
- Finish with herbs: Stir in thyme and parsley; adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
– For added nutrition, throw in leafy greens like spinach or kale during the last few minutes of cooking.
– To enhance flavor, use homemade broth instead of store-bought options.
– Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg