Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 8 oz egg noodles
Instructions
1. Prepare the Ingredients:
- Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Peel and slice carrots into thin rounds.
- Slice celery stalks evenly.
- Dice the onion finely.
- Mince garlic cloves.
2. Cook the Vegetables:
- In a large stockpot, add a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in minced garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute.
3. Cook the Chicken:
- Add the chicken breasts to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth.
- Add salt, black pepper, and bay leaves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover the pot.
- Simmer for 25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
4. Shred the Chicken:
- Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and place it on a cutting board.
- Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
5. Add the Noodles:
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- Stir in the egg noodles.
- Increase the heat to medium and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
6. Finalize and Serve:
- Discard bay leaves.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot.
Preparation & Cooking Times
- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT45M
45 minutes
Total Time
- Total Time: PT1H
1 hour
Type of Dish
- Lunch
Keywords
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- Hearty Soup
- Lunch Recipe
- Comfort Food
- Homemade Soup
- Easy Chicken Recipe
- Egg Noodles
- Soup with Vegetables
- Simple Soup
- Family Meal
Recipe Yield
- Serves 4 adults
Calories
- Total Calories: 1,200
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