Description
Homemade chicken noodle soup warms hearts with its classic medley of tender chicken, delicate noodles, and rich broth. Gentle herbs and fresh vegetables create a soulful dish that embraces you like a warm hug from grandma’s kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 8 cups (1.89 liters) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 cups (240 grams) egg noodles
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Warm olive oil (30 milliliters or ) in a substantial cooking vessel over moderate temperature, creating a foundation for the aromatic soup base.
- Incorporate finely diced onions, julienned carrots, and sliced celery, gently sautéing until vegetables soften and release their delicate flavors, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic, stirring continuously to prevent burning and allowing the aromatics to develop their rich essence for an additional 45-60 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth (1.4 liters or ), blending dried thyme, chopped parsley, whole bay leaf, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper into the liquid landscape.
- Allow the mixture to gently simmer, creating a harmonious flavor profile for 8-10 minutes, enabling the herbs and spices to infuse throughout the broth.
- Delicately add wide egg noodles (340 grams or ) directly into the simmering liquid, cooking until they reach perfect al dente tenderness, typically 7-9 minutes.
- Fold in shredded rotisserie chicken (340 grams or ), warming thoroughly for 2-3 minutes to integrate the protein seamlessly into the soup.
- Extract the bay leaf, taste and recalibrate seasonings with additional salt and pepper as needed for a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
- Ladle the steaming soup into warmed serving bowls, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley to enhance visual appeal and provide a final herbal note.
Notes
- Elevate flavor by sautéing vegetables until they’re tender and fragrant, releasing natural sweetness and depth.
- Simmer seasonings gently to allow herbs and spices to infuse the broth with comforting, aromatic notes.
- Choose rotisserie chicken for quick, convenient protein that adds rich, pre-cooked flavor to the soup.
- Egg noodles provide perfect texture and classic comfort, absorbing the delicious broth while staying delightfully tender.
- Fresh parsley garnish adds bright color and a crisp, herbal finish that lifts the entire dish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days, knowing the soup often tastes even better the next day as flavors continue to develop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg