Here’s a classic, comforting chicken noodle soup you can make at home—simple, hearty, and perfect when you want something warm and soothing.
🍲 Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil or butter
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 carrots (sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
- 2–3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 chicken breast or 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 6–8 cups chicken broth (or stock)
- 1–2 cups egg noodles (or any pasta)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or Italian seasoning)
- Optional: bay leaf, lemon juice, fresh parsley
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Build the base
Heat oil or butter in a pot.
Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 5–7 minutes until softened.
2. Add flavor
Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Add broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook chicken
- If using raw chicken: add it now and simmer 15–20 minutes until cooked, then shred it.
- If using pre-cooked chicken: add it later.
4. Add noodles
Add noodles and cook until tender (about 6–10 minutes depending on type).
5. Finish
Add shredded chicken back in (if needed).
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Optional: squeeze a little lemon juice for brightness and sprinkle parsley.
🍽️ Result
You get a cozy bowl of Chicken noodle soup with tender chicken, soft vegetables, and comforting broth—basically the definition of comfort food.
If you want, I can also make:
- a spicy version (like chili garlic chicken noodle soup)
- a thick creamy version
- or a ramen-style upgrade
