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Chicken Soup

Homemade Comforting Chicken Soup

A cozy homemade Chicken Soup filled with tender chicken vegetables and savory broth. Perfect for family dinners chilly evenings or comforting meals when you need something warm and satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Base
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • Filling
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Topping
  • 1 cup egg noodles
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté onion carrots and celery until softened.
  2. Add garlic thyme salt pepper and bay leaf and cook briefly until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and add chicken pieces then bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Cook for about 20 minutes until chicken is tender then remove and shred.
  5. Return shredded chicken to the pot and add noodles then simmer until noodles soften.
  6. Stir in parsley and lemon juice then allow soup to rest before serving.

Notes

  • Soup flavor improves after resting or the next day.
  • Freeze without noodles for best texture.
  • Add extra vegetables for a heartier meal.
  • Fresh herbs give brighter flavor.