Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
A warm, comforting bowl of chicken noodle soup made from scratch with rich broth, tender shredded chicken, and perfectly cooked noodles. This hearty, flavorful soup is easy to make and perfect for cozy nights or when you need a soothing meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 celery stalks sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 8 cups chicken broth homemade or store-bought
- 1 whole chicken about 4 pounds
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the whole chicken.
- Season with salt, black pepper, thyme, parsley, and add the bay leaf.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and place it on a cutting board.
- Strain the broth if desired, discarding the bay leaf.
- Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred the meat into bite-sized pieces and discard the skin and bones.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- Bring the soup back to a simmer and add the egg noodles.
- Cook for 10 minutes or until the noodles are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.