Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
A comforting Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup perfect for family gatherings. This recipe is easy to make and delicious, with the focus on rich flavors.
Equipment
- dutch oven
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 medium carrots
- 3 medium stalks celery
- 3 cloves garlic
Broth and Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
- 2.5 teaspoons kosher salt plus more as needed
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 32-ounce cartons low-sodium chicken broth about 8 cups
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 dried bay leaves
Chicken and Noodles
- 1 2.5- to 3-pound rotisserie chicken or about 1 pound cooked, boneless chicken
- 6 ounces dried extra-wide egg noodles about 3 ¼ cups
Garnish
- 0.5 medium bunch fresh parsley or dill
- 0.5 large lemon optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Dice the onion and add to a bowl.
- Peel and cut carrots into rounds and add to the bowl.
- Cut celery stalks into pieces and add to the bowl.
- Mince garlic cloves and add to the bowl.
Cooking
- Melt butter or heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion mixture, salt, and pepper. Cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
- Shred rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to soup along with egg noodles.
- Reduce heat and maintain a gentle simmer, cooking noodles until just shy of al dente, about 6 to 7 minutes.
- Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Season with salt as needed, adding parsley or dill and lemon juice if using.
Notes
This recipe serves 6 to 8 and is perfect for a cozy family gathering. Adjust seasonings to personal preference and enjoy fresh ingredients for best flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 501kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 28gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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