Description
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup delivers cozy, comforting warmth in every spoonful. Tender shredded chicken, soft egg noodles, and a savory, aromatic broth unite to nourish body and soul. This easy, reliable recipe is perfect for chilly days, after a long day, or when someone needs a little extra love. Quick to prepare, budget-friendly, and endlessly adaptable with lemon juice or fresh herbs for bright notes. Stacks of aromas fill your kitchen as it simmers, and this soup freezes well for easy meals later.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (halal)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups uncooked egg noodles
- Optional: squeeze of lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté 5–6 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add shredded chicken, thyme, parsley, pepper, and salt. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add egg noodles and cook 8–10 minutes, or until tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Add a squeeze of lemon if desired.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Halal-friendly: use halal-certified chicken and broth.
- Adjust salt to taste, and add lemon juice for brightness.
- Leftovers refrigerate 3–4 days; freeze for longer storage.
- You can use gluten-free noodles if needed (note: may alter cooking times).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop simmer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: Approx. 170 per serving
- Sugar: Approx. 4 g
- Sodium: Approx. 700 mg
- Fat: Approx. 6 g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 22 g
- Fiber: Approx. 2 g
- Protein: Approx. 15 g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 60 mg
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