Chicken Noodle Comfort Soup (Printable Version)

Tender chicken and egg noodles combined with carrots and celery in a light broth.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Poultry

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (7 oz each), or 2 thighs for richer flavor

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
03 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
04 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Broth & Noodles

06 - 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
07 - 2 cups wide egg noodles

→ Seasonings

08 - 1 bay leaf
09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery; cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add whole chicken breasts, chicken broth, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
04 - Remove chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks.
05 - Return shredded chicken to the pot. Add egg noodles and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes until noodles are tender.
06 - Stir in chopped fresh parsley. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove bay leaf before serving.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with additional parsley if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour, which means you can have comfort on the table before dinner time stress kicks in.
  • The chicken stays tender and the noodles absorb just enough broth to feel like home in a bowl.
  • It's naturally dairy-free, so it works for almost anyone at the table.
02 -
  • Don't skip sautéing the vegetables first—that step builds flavor layers that make the whole pot taste like you spent hours on it.
  • Add the noodles only after the chicken is shredded and back in the pot, or they'll absorb too much broth and turn into mush.
03 -
  • Keep the broth at a gentle simmer, not a rolling boil—it keeps the chicken tender and the flavors from getting muddled.
  • Taste before you serve and adjust seasoning one more time; it's the difference between good soup and soup that tastes like someone actually cared.
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