Chicken Noodle Soup (Printable View)
Shredded chicken, vegetables and egg noodles simmered in a savory broth for a cozy, dairy-free main for four.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meat & Broth
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 14 oz)
02 - 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
→ Vegetables
03 - 2 medium carrots, sliced
04 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
05 - 1 small onion, diced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Noodles
07 - 5 oz egg noodles
→ Spices & Seasonings
08 - 1 bay leaf
09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - ½ teaspoon dried parsley
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Garnishes
12 - Fresh parsley, chopped
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat a small amount of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute until fragrant.
02 - Pour in the chicken broth and add the chicken breasts, bay leaf, dried thyme, and dried parsley. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
03 - Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
04 - Add the egg noodles to the simmering broth and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
05 - Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
06 - Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The broth tastes like it simmered all day but honestly takes less than an hour from cutting board to bowl.
- Shredding the chicken right back into the pot means every spoonful gets that tender, pulled texture restaurant versions never quite nail.
02 -
- If you accidentally boil the broth too hard the chicken turns rubbery, so keep it at a lazy simmer and be patient.
- Egg noodles absorb broth as they sit, so if you are making this ahead add the noodles fresh when you reheat.
03 -
- Slice your carrots and celery the same thickness so everything cooks evenly and looks intentional in the bowl.
- Taste the broth before adding noodles because once they are in you lose your chance to adjust seasoning properly.