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Chicken Soup Recipes

Easy Homemade Chicken Soup

This comforting chicken soup is warm, savory, and incredibly satisfying. Tender chicken, soft vegetables, and flavorful broth make it perfect for cozy dinners, busy weeknights, or family gatherings.

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • Filling
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Topping / Add-Ins
  • 1 cup egg noodles
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
  2. Add garlic and thyme, cooking briefly until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and add the bay leaf. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Stir in shredded chicken and noodles, cooking until noodles are tender.
  5. Add peas and parsley, then let the soup rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze without noodles for best texture.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for faster preparation.
  • Add extra broth when reheating if the soup thickens.