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The Best Chicken Noodle Soup

A cozy Chicken Noodle Soup recipe perfect for chilly nights, filled with tender chicken, hearty noodles, and vibrant veggies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 cups egg noodles
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Bowl for shredding chicken

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Sauté the onion, carrots, and celery until soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Add the chicken broth to the pot, scraping the bottom to release any flavorful bits.
  5. Add the shredded chicken, thyme, and bay leaf.
  6. Increase the heat until the soup starts to simmer.
  7. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes.
  8. Once the noodles are cooked, taste the soup and add salt and pepper as needed.
  9. Remove the bay leaf and ladle the soup into bowls.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables and spices.