Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup
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
- 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.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 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.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- Add the egg noodles to the soup and cook until they are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the fresh parsley before serving.