Description
Comfort meets nostalgia in this classic chicken noodle soup, brimming with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and silky noodles. Home cooks will savor each spoonful of warmth, finding solace in this timeless, nourishing dish that hugs your soul like a gentle embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 cups (1.9 liters) chicken broth
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) water
- 1 cup (85 grams) uncooked egg noodles
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (8 grams) fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Finely chop onions, carrots, and celery into uniform pieces, and slice chicken into bite-sized morsels. Precise preparation ensures consistent cooking and flavor distribution.
- Transfer chicken broth, water, chopped vegetables, minced garlic, and raw chicken into a spacious pot. Incorporate parsley and thyme for aromatic depth.
- Elevate heat to medium-high, allowing the liquid to reach a vigorous boil. Once bubbling, reduce temperature to low, creating a gentle simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is thoroughly cooked and vegetables become tender.
- Introduce uncooked egg noodles directly into the simmering liquid. Gently stir every few minutes to prevent noodles from clumping, cooking for approximately 6-7 minutes until pasta reaches perfect al dente texture.
- Sample the soup’s flavor profile, carefully adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper. Aim for a balanced, harmonious taste that complements the soup’s natural ingredients.
- Carefully ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls. Optional: Sprinkle fresh parsley on top for a vibrant garnish and enhance the visual appeal of this classic comfort dish.
Notes
- Optimize ingredient preparation by cutting vegetables and chicken into uniform sizes for even cooking and consistent texture.
- Select high-quality, low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and enhance natural flavor profile without overwhelming saltiness.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives like rice noodles or zucchini noodles for those with wheat sensitivities, maintaining soup’s comforting essence.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like spinach or kale during the last few minutes of cooking for added vitamins and minerals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg