Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

SimmeredEasyPrep 15 minCook 25 minServes 6

The comfort classic: tender chicken, soft carrots and egg noodles in a clear, golden broth that tastes like it simmered all day.

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
8 cup chicken stock
1½ lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs
2 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 cup wide egg noodles
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Steps

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the onion, carrots and celery until softened, about 6 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken stock and add the chicken, salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Cover and simmer 15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (165°F).
Lift the chicken out, shred it with two forks and return it to the pot.
Add the noodles and cook 6–8 minutes until tender. Stir in the parsley and serve.

Serve with: crusty bread and a simple green salad.

Cook noodles separately if you plan leftovers — noodles left in the pot soak up the broth overnight.

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