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The Coziest Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

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This cozy homemade chicken noodle soup features tender shredded chicken simmered in a flavorful garlic-herb broth with thick-cut vegetables and homestyle egg noodles for comforting, hearty servings perfect for chilly days.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
  • Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

Soup Base

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 4 carrots, thinly sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, thinly sliced
  • 5 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
  • 8 cups good-quality chicken stock
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste

Noodles and Garnish

  • 1 batch homestyle egg noodles (or 16 ounces frozen egg noodles)
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for serving
  • Freshly-grated Parmesan, for serving

Instructions

  1. Sauté the veggies: Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery and sauté for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently to release its aroma.
  2. Simmer: Pour in the chicken stock and add the whole chicken breasts or thighs, bay leaves, chopped fresh rosemary, fresh thyme leaves, and a few twists of freshly-ground black pepper. Bring the soup to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 20 to 25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  3. Shred the chicken: Carefully remove the cooked chicken from the pot and place on a clean plate. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken back into the soup pot.
  4. Add the noodles: Stir in the homestyle egg noodles (or frozen egg noodles). Cook freshly-made noodles for 2-3 minutes until tender, or frozen noodles for 15-20 minutes until they reach your desired level of doneness.
  5. Season: Remove and discard the bay leaves. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper as needed.
  6. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley and a sprinkle of freshly-grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy the comforting flavors.

Notes

  • For richer flavor, use homemade chicken stock if possible.
  • Substitute chicken thighs for a juicier texture or chicken breasts for leaner soup.
  • Fresh noodles cook faster; frozen noodles require longer cooking time.
  • Leftover soup tastes great the next day as flavors meld further.
  • For a lower sodium version, use low-sodium chicken stock and adjust salt accordingly.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/the-coziest-chicken-noodle-soup-recipe/