Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Here’s a classic, comforting homemade chicken noodle soup recipe that serves about 6 people.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
• 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups egg noodles
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• Optional: squeeze of lemon juice for brightness

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Instructions

1. Sauté the vegetables
   In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5–7 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
2. Add broth and seasonings
   Pour in chicken broth. Add thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
3. Add chicken and noodles
   Stir in shredded chicken and egg noodles. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until noodles are tender, about 8–10 minutes.
4. Finish the soup
   Remove bay leaf. Stir in parsley and optional lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning.
5. Serve hot
   Great with crusty bread or crackers.

Tips

• For richer flavor, simmer a whole chicken and use homemade stock.
• If storing leftovers, keep noodles separate so they don’t get mushy.
• You can add peas, corn, or spinach near the end for extra vegetables.