Here’s a comforting, classic Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup recipe—warm, healing, and perfect for any time you need a cozy meal:
🍲 Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 6)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth (or stock)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie or boiled chicken works)
- 2 cups egg noodles (or any pasta)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley (or 1 tbsp fresh)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
- Juice of ½ lemon (optional, for freshness)
🍴 Instructions
1. Sauté vegetables
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat
- Add onion, carrots, and celery
- Cook for 5–7 minutes until slightly soft
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute
2. Add broth and seasoning
- Pour in chicken broth
- Add thyme, parsley, bay leaf, pepper, and salt
- Bring to a gentle boil
3. Add chicken
- Stir in shredded cooked chicken
- Simmer for 10 minutes to build flavor
4. Cook noodles
- Add egg noodles and cook until tender (8–10 minutes)
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking
5. Finish
- Remove bay leaf
- Add lemon juice if desired for brightness
- Adjust salt and pepper
6. Serve
- Serve hot with bread or crackers
💡 Tips for Best Flavor
- Use homemade or high-quality broth for richer taste
- Don’t overcook noodles—they can become mushy
- Add fresh herbs at the end for better aroma
- For thicker soup, add more noodles or reduce broth slightly
🧠 Why It’s So Popular
- Light but nourishing
- Easy to digest
- Often used as a comfort food when feeling unwell
If you want, I can also give you a creamy chicken noodle soup version or a low-carb keto-friendly version.
