Name: Literally the BEST Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups sliced carrots, about 2–3 large carrots; 1 ½ cups diced celery, about 3–4 ribs; 1 ½ cups diced onion, about 1 medium onion; 3 teaspoons minced garlic, about 3 cloves; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, stems removed; 10 cups chicken broth; 12 ounces wide egg noodles; 2 cups shredded chicken; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley; Salt, to taste; Ground black pepper, to taste

Description

Chicken Noodle Soup is a classic comfort food that is warm, hearty, and incredibly easy to make. This homemade version combines tender shredded chicken, vegetables, wide egg noodles, fresh herbs, and flavorful chicken broth for a cozy meal the whole family will enjoy. Ready in just 25 minutes, it is perfect for busy weeknights, chilly days, or whenever you want a comforting bowl of soup.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups sliced carrots, about 2–3 large carrots
1 ½ cups diced celery, about 3–4 ribs
1 ½ cups diced onion, about 1 medium onion
3 teaspoons minced garlic, about 3 cloves
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, stems removed
10 cups chicken broth
12 ounces wide egg noodles
2 cups shredded chicken
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Add the sliced carrots, diced celery, and diced onion.
Cook the vegetables for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
Add the minced garlic and fresh thyme.
Cook for another minute, stirring frequently, until the garlic becomes fragrant.
Pour the chicken broth into the pot and stir to combine.
Add the wide egg noodles and bring the soup to a boil over high heat.
Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the noodles are al dente.
Add the shredded chicken and fresh parsley just before serving.
Continue simmering until the chicken is heated completely through.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Serve the chicken noodle soup warm.

Notes

Serve the soup hot with extra fresh parsley sprinkled over each bowl.
Pair it with crusty bread, dinner rolls, garlic bread, or crackers for a complete meal.
A fresh green salad makes a light side dish that balances the hearty soup.
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving.
Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
The noodles will continue absorbing broth as the soup sits, so you may need to add a little extra chicken broth when reheating.
Reheat individual portions in the microwave or warm the soup gently in a saucepan on the stovetop.
If you plan to freeze the soup, consider cooking and storing the noodles separately because they can become soft after freezing and thawing.
Freeze the soup without noodles in freezer-safe containers for up to 2–3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat before adding freshly cooked noodles.