Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup

American · Autumn · 90 min · Serves 6 · By The Lesapor Kitchen

This chicken noodle soup is a warm and comforting dish that's perfect for autumn. It uses pantry staples to create a rich, flavorful broth with tender chicken and hearty noodles.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cups egg noodles
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Method

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, cooking until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and add the chicken breasts, dried thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  5. Add the egg noodles to the soup and cook until they are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  6. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the fresh parsley before serving.