Easy 30-Minute Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Easy 30-Minute Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is a classic, comforting dish that tastes just like grandma made but is much faster to prepare.
Equipment
- Large Dutch Oven
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup carrots peeled and sliced thin (about 1 ½ large carrots)
- 1 cup celery sliced thin (about 2 stalks)
- 1 cup sweet Vidalia or yellow onion peeled and diced small (about 1 medium onion)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Broth and Seasonings
- 64 ounces low-sodium chicken broth (plus more if desired)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon pepper or to taste
Noodles and Chicken
- 12 ounces wide egg noodles (or your favorite noodles or pasta)
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (use store bought rotisserie chicken to save time; or use other leftover chicken or cook your own chicken)
Garnishes
- 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- To a large Dutch oven or stockpot, add the oil and heat over medium-high heat to warm.
- Add the carrots, celery, onion, and sauté for about 7 minutes, or until vegetables begin to soften. Stir intermittently. Add the garlic and sauté for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, oregano, pepper, and bring to a boil. Allow mixture to boil gently for about 5 minutes or until vegetables are fork-tender. If you like brothier soup, add additional broth.
- Add the egg noodles and boil mixture for about 10 minutes, or until noodles are soft and cooked through. If the overall liquid level is lower than desired, adding a cup or two of water is okay.
- Add the chicken, parsley, optional lemon juice, and boil 1 to 2 minutes, or until chicken is warmed through. Adjust the salt and seasoning as needed, remove the bay leaves, and serve immediately.
Notes
Soup will keep airtight in the fridge for 5 to 7 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months. Reheat gently in the microwave or in a saucepan as desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 412kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 27gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 168mgPotassium: 683mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3886IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 3mg
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