Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
A heartwarming classic that warms your soul and nourishes your body, perfect for cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, then sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Cook the chicken: Add the chicken breast to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Add broth and seasoning: Pour in the chicken broth, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer the soup: Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken breast from the pot, shred it with two forks, and then return it to the soup.
- Cook the noodles: Add the egg noodles to the pot and cook according to package instructions, usually about 6-8 minutes.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy hot!
Notes
For a quicker dish, you can use rotisserie chicken instead. Feel free to add other veggies like peas or corn for added nutrition and flavor.