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Ultimate Chicken Soup

A simple, nourishing homemade chicken soup filled with tender shredded chicken, vegetables, noodles, and rich golden broth for the ultimate comfort meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 3 celery stalks sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups egg noodles
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice optional

Equipment

  • Large soup pot
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Add chicken breasts, broth, bay leaves, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes.
  6. Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return to the pot.
  7. Add egg noodles and simmer until tender, about 8–10 minutes.
  8. Stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice if using.
  9. Adjust seasoning, remove bay leaves, and serve hot.

Notes

Freeze before adding noodles for the best texture when reheating later.