Comforting Chicken Noodle Soup

None · Summer · 180 min · Serves 6 · By The Lesapor Kitchen

This slow-cooked chicken noodle soup is perfect for a relaxing weekend. It offers a comforting and hearty meal that is both familiar and satisfying.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds whole chicken, cut into pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 stalks celery, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 8 ounces egg noodles
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Method

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
3. Place the chicken pieces into the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Add the bay leaves and dried thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
5. Remove the chicken pieces from the pot. Let them cool slightly, then shred the meat, discarding the skin and bones.
6. Add the egg noodles to the simmering broth and cook according to package instructions, or until tender.
7. Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
8. Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.