Grandma's Comforting Chicken Noodle Soup
This comforting chicken noodle soup is packed with tender chicken, wholesome vegetables, and hearty egg noodles, perfect for a cozy meal.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup carrots chopped
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 1 cup yellow onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 ounces egg noodles
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken cubes and cook until lightly browned on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- Add carrots, celery, and onion to the pot and cook until softened, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, then stir in dried thyme, dried rosemary, black pepper, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add egg noodles. Cook according to package directions, usually 5-7 minutes, until tender.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving the soup.
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can roast the chicken bones before making a homemade broth. Adjust seasoning to taste and feel free to add other favorite vegetables like peas or corn.