Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup: The Secret to Comfort!
A warm and comforting homemade chicken noodle soup that is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 lbs)
- 8 cups of water
- 2 cups of carrots, sliced
- 2 cups of celery, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz of egg noodles
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the whole chicken and water. Bring to a boil.
- Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool. Shred the meat and discard the bones.
- Add the egg noodles to the pot and cook according to package instructions.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir well.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a richer flavor, you can roast the chicken before adding it to the pot.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or corn for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg