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The Best Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup: A Comforting Classic

Close-up of a white bowl filled with rich chicken noodle soup, featuring egg noodles, shredded chicken, carrots, and parsley.
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Learn how to make classic chicken noodle soup that delivers deep, satisfying flavor. This simple recipe creates the ultimate cozy meal, perfect for weeknights or when you need pure comfort in a bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup wide egg noodles
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth. Add the dried thyme and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Add the whole chicken breasts or thighs to the simmering broth. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
  6. Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and set it aside to cool slightly. Discard the bay leaf.
  7. Increase the heat to medium and bring the broth back to a gentle boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package directions until tender, usually 6 to 8 minutes.
  8. While the noodles cook, shred or dice the cooled chicken using two forks.
  9. Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Stir well.
  10. Season the soup generously with salt and pepper to your taste.
  11. Stir in the fresh parsley just before serving. Serve this comforting soup hot.

Notes

  • For a richer broth flavor, use homemade stock if you have it.
  • If you are short on time, you can substitute 3 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken for the raw chicken breasts, adding it in step 9.
  • Do not overcook the noodles; they will continue to soften in the hot broth.

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