Description

A warm, hearty chicken soup with tender chicken, golden broth, and fragrant herbs. Perfect for cozy evenings or meal prep. Simple steps and wholesome ingredients make it a comfort food classic.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
3 celery ribs, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
4 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water (optional for broth adjustment)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1 1/4 teaspoons salt (plus more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups egg noodles or small pasta
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for serving)

Instructions

Prep the vegetables: Dice onion, carrots, and celery into small, even pieces
Warm the oil: Heat soup pot over medium heat, add olive oil
Soften the vegetables: Cook onion, carrots, and celery for 6-7 minutes
Add the garlic: Cook minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant
Build the broth: Add chicken broth and water (if using)
Add the chicken: Add chicken to the pot, season with thyme, parsley, oregano, bay leaf, salt, pepper
Simmer: Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, cook for 20-25 minutes
Shred the chicken: Remove chicken, shred using two forks, return to pot
Add noodles: Add egg noodles or pasta, cook until tender (5-8 minutes)
Finish: Stir in lemon juice, adjust seasoning with salt if needed
Garnish: Serve with chopped parsley

Notes

Leftovers taste better the next day
Use cooked rice instead of noodles for a variation
Ensure broth is low-sodium for control
Chicken thighs yield juicier meat than breasts
Soak noodles briefly if using dried pasta to prevent overcooking

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 45
Category: Recipes
Method: Stewing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 320
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 100mg