Chicken Noodle Soup
This homemade chicken noodle soup is the ultimate comfort food! It has a savory and hearty broth, tender chunks of chicken, and flavorful veggies. This quick and easy recipe takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. It is great for the whole family!
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 large carrots peeled and chopped
- 2 stalks celery washed and chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup whole-grain noodles
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- chopped fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- Add the minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Add the cooked chicken, bay leaf, and dried thyme. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- In the meantime, cook the egg noodles separately according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Once the soup has simmered, remove the bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Next, divide the noodles among the serving bowls. Ladle the hot chicken soup over the noodles.
- Finally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve!
Notes
- This is a great way to use up leftover chicken!
- Allow the veggies to sauté until they begin to soften.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- To reheat, add leftovers to a pot over low-medium heat. Stir frequently, until the soup is warmed.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Noodle Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 40mg13%
Sodium 934mg41%
Potassium 281mg8%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 3488IU70%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 36mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.