Description
This Easy Chicken Noodle Soup recipe features tender shredded chicken, aromatic herbs, and wide egg noodles in a flavorful homemade broth. Perfect for a comforting meal, the soup is cooked on the stovetop with a blend of classic seasonings and fresh vegetables, ensuring a wholesome and satisfying dish that’s great for any season.
Ingredients
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Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- ½ cup diced carrots
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Other Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 lbs bone-in chicken breast or chicken thighs
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups wide egg noodles, uncooked
Instructions
- Prepare the seasonings: Measure all dried herbs and spices including basil, parsley, oregano, thyme, mustard powder, salt, pepper, and turmeric into a pinch bowl for easy access during cooking.
- Sauté the vegetables: Melt the butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened. Then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add seasonings and liquids: Stir in the prepared seasonings along with the soy sauce and hot sauce. Add the chicken pieces and pour in the chicken broth.
- Simmer the chicken: Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to maintain a partial cover and allow the chicken to cook slowly for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked through but still tender. Avoid rapid boiling to prevent toughening the meat.
- Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken from the pot and use two forks to shred it finely. Return the shredded chicken to the soup and stir in the lemon juice. Let the soup simmer gently while you prepare the noodles.
- Cook the noodles: Bring a separate pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the wide egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the noodles thoroughly.
- Serve the soup: Place cooked noodles into serving bowls. Ladle the hot chicken soup with broth and vegetables over the noodles and serve immediately.
Notes
- Cooking noodles separately prevents them from absorbing too much broth, keeping the soup flavorful for leftovers.
- Using bone-in chicken adds depth of flavor to the broth but you can use boneless if preferred.
- Adjust the hot sauce amount to control the spice level to your taste.
- Fresh herbs can be substituted for dried herbs if available; increase quantity by three times.
- Store leftover soup separately from noodles to keep noodle texture intact.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken noodle soup, easy soup recipe, homemade chicken soup, comfort food, stovetop soup
