Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
A comforting and hearty homemade chicken noodle soup perfect for any day. Made with fresh vegetables, tender chicken, and egg noodles, it's a classic favorite.
Ingredients
olive oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
vegetables
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 carrots carrots (sliced)
- 3 celery stalks celery stalks (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
seasonings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf bay leaf
- 8 cups chicken broth
chicken
- 1 pound bone-in chicken thighs or breasts
pasta
- 2 cups egg noodles
fresh herbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, salt, black pepper, thyme, and bay leaf; cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and add chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Remove chicken, shred, and return to the pot.
- Add egg noodles and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
You can use leftover cooked chicken to save time.