Description
This homestyle easy chicken noodle soup recipe is ready in under an hour! Loaded with tender chicken, egg noodles, vegetables, and herbs, it is brimming with cozy flavors that feel like a warm hug. It’s a simple one-pot recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or whenever you are craving a bowl of comfort.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 8 cups chicken broth or stock
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, or thighs
- 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 oz egg noodles, or your favorite small pasta noodles
Instructions
1. In a large dutch oven, over medium heat, add oil. Stir in the onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 4 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and sauté an additional minute. Then stir in the broth, chicken breast, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
3. Once simmering, cover pot with the lid slightly askew and cook until the chicken is tender and easily shreds, about 15 minutes. Using 2 forks shred the breast into the broth. Shred the chicken into larger or small pieces, whichever you prefer.
4. Bring the soup to a low boil and add the egg noodles. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. Serve warm with fresh chopped parsley and your favorite bread or crackers on the side.
Notes
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave with extra broth as needed.
Freezing: For best results, freeze the soup without noodles to avoid mushiness. Add fresh noodles when reheating.
Make Ahead: Ideal for meal prep! Prepare the soup in advance and store without noodles. Add them just before serving to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 378
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 887mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.04g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 121mg
Keywords: chicken noodle soup, egg noodles, comfort food, easy, one pot