Description
A comforting and classic Chicken Soup recipe that is perfect for chilly days or when you’re feeling under the weather. This homemade soup is filled with tender chicken, vegetables, and flavorful herbs in a savory broth.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works well)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup egg noodles or pasta of choice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onion, carrots, and celery, sauté until softened. Stir in garlic.
- Add Ingredients: Pour in chicken broth, add shredded chicken, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Cook Noodles: Add egg noodles, cook until tender. Remove bay leaf.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in fresh parsley. Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, simmer the soup longer to deepen the broth.
- You can substitute rice for noodles if preferred.
- This soup freezes well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
