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Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

A quick, comforting homemade chicken noodle soup with tender chicken, soft vegetables, and hearty egg noodles in a flavorful broth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Noodle Soup
  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 3 celery stalks sliced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1.5 cups egg noodles
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté carrots, celery, and onion for 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute.
  3. Add chicken breast, bay leaf, and chicken broth.
  4. Simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Shred chicken with two forks and return to the pot.
  6. Add egg noodles and cook for 8–10 minutes.
  7. Remove bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning. Serve warm.

Notes

For meal prep, cook noodles separately to prevent mushiness. Add lemon for extra brightness.