Classic Chicken Noodle Soup Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup for the Soul Tender chicken, soft egg noodles, and veggies simmered in a rich, savory broth — warm, soothing, and made for comfort days ✨🤍

 

📝 Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

8 cups chicken broth

2 tablespoons butter or olive oil

1 small onion, diced

3 carrots, sliced

2 celery stalks, sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried thyme

½ teaspoon dried parsley

½ teaspoon black pepper

Salt to taste

2 cups egg noodles

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional, for brightness)

Fresh parsley for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Sauté the veggies

In a large pot over medium heat:

Add butter or oil.

Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5–6 minutes until

slightly softened.

Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

2️⃣ Simmer the chicken

Pour in chicken broth.

Add thyme, parsley, pepper, and salt.

Add whole chicken breasts.

Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to simmer.

Simmer 20–25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

3️⃣ Shred the chicken

Remove chicken and shred with two forks.

Return shredded chicken to pot.

4️⃣ Add noodles

Stir in egg noodles.

Simmer 8–10 minutes until noodles are tender.

Add lemon juice if using.

5️⃣ Serve

Taste and adjust seasoning.

Garnish with fresh parsley 🌿

Serve hot with crusty bread 😌

🍽️ Serve With

Buttery biscuits

Grilled cheese

Crackers

Side salad

🤤 Optional Upgrades

🧄 Add extra garlic

🌶️ Add a pinch of red pepper flakes

🥔 Add diced potatoes

🌿 Add fresh dill

🍜 Use rotisserie chicken to save time

Warm. Healing. Timeless comfort 🥣✨