Description
Rich, comforting chicken noodle soup blends classic homemade goodness with hearty ingredients that warm souls and heal hearts. Generations of family memories simmer in each spoonful, inviting you to savor comfort and nourishment in one delightful bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 8 cups (1.9 liters) chicken broth
- 2 cups (473 ml) water
- 1 cup (85 g) uncooked egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Merge the chicken, broth, and aromatic vegetables in a spacious cooking vessel, combining water for additional liquid depth. Elevate the temperature until the mixture reaches a vigorous bubbling point, then transition to a gentle, low-heat simmer.
- Allow the culinary ensemble to meld together, with chicken and vegetable components softening and releasing their robust flavors. Maintain a gentle cooking process for approximately 15-20 minutes, ensuring protein and produce achieve perfect tenderness.
- Introduce delicate egg noodles into the simmering liquid, stirring gently to prevent clustering. Continue cooking until pasta strands become pleasantly soft and absorb the soup’s rich essence, typically requiring 5-7 minutes.
- Carefully assess the soup’s seasoning profile, incorporating salt and ground pepper to enhance and balance the overall taste experience. Adjust incrementally to achieve a harmonious flavor palette.
- Transfer the steaming, fragrant soup into serving vessels, offering an optional garnish of freshly chopped parsley for an additional layer of aromatic brightness and visual appeal. Serve immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and maximum flavor integrity.
Notes
- Choose bone-in chicken for richer, more flavorful broth that adds depth to the soup’s overall taste.
- Chop vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Consider adding a splash of white wine or apple cider vinegar during simmering to enhance the soup’s complexity and brighten the flavors.
- Swap traditional egg noodles with gluten-free alternatives like zucchini noodles or rice noodles for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg