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Easy Homemade Chicken Soup

A warm and comforting chicken soup made with tender chicken, vegetables, and herbs. Perfect for cozy dinners, family meals, or chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery.
  2. Add chicken broth, thyme, parsley, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
  3. Stir in shredded chicken and simmer for several minutes.
  4. Add egg noodles and cook until tender.
  5. Remove bay leaf, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze soup without noodles for better texture.
  • Add extra broth if the soup thickens.
  • Spinach or kale can be added for extra nutrition.