Description
Hearty chicken noodle soup delivers comfort and warmth in a single bowl, blending tender chicken, silky noodles, and aromatic herbs. Nutritious ingredients and simple preparation make this classic dish a go-to remedy for chilly days and weary souls you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups egg noodles
Vegetables:
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
Seasonings and Oil:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious cooking vessel over medium temperature, creating a fragrant base for the soup.
- Gently sauté chopped onions, diced carrots, and sliced celery until vegetables soften and release their aromatic essence, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Stream chicken broth into the pot, allowing the liquid to reach a rolling boil and blend the vegetable flavors.
- Introduce shredded chicken, slender egg noodles, delicate thyme leaves, and a balanced seasoning of salt and pepper into the bubbling mixture.
- Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, allowing the ingredients to meld and noodles to become perfectly tender, typically 15-20 minutes.
- Ladle the steaming, comforting soup into deep bowls, ensuring each serving captures the rich, hearty combination of proteins and vegetables.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve immediately to preserve the soup’s optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Swap egg noodles with gluten-free alternatives like rice noodles or zucchini noodles for a celiac-friendly version.
- Boost protein content by adding extra shredded rotisserie chicken or white beans for vegetarian protein options.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt intake and customize seasoning according to personal preference.
- Enhance immune-boosting properties by adding minced garlic or a sprinkle of fresh ginger during vegetable sautéing stage.
- Prep Time: 5-7 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg