Here’s a classic, comforting chicken noodle soup recipe that’s easy to make and perfect for any day—especially when you want something warm and soothing.
Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients (serves 4–6):
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2–3 carrots, sliced
- 2–3 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups egg noodles or any pasta of choice
- Optional: a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness
Instructions:
- Sauté the aromatics:
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
- Add broth and chicken:
- Pour in chicken broth.
- Add shredded chicken, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a gentle boil.
- Cook the noodles:
- Add noodles and cook according to package instructions (usually 6–8 minutes) until tender.
- Finish and serve:
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Optional: squeeze a little lemon juice for freshness.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
💡 Quick Tips:
- Use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken to save time.
- For a lighter soup, skip the noodles and add more vegetables.
- Freeze leftovers in portions for easy future meals.
If you want, I can also give a 2-minute “instant version” of chicken noodle soup using just a few pantry ingredients and pre-cooked chicken—perfect when you’re short on time.
Do you want me to give that quick version?
