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chicken noodle soup

The ultimate comfort food, this Chicken Noodle Soup recipe features tender chicken, vegetables, and noodles in a savory broth. Perfect for a cozy meal, it's easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 0.5 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 0.5 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup sliced carrots about 2 medium carrots
  • 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
  • 7.25 cups chicken broth from 4 (14.5 ounce) cans, or homemade
  • 0.5 pound chopped raw chicken breast and/or thighs
  • 1.5 cups egg noodles
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter.
  2. Cook onion, celery, and carrots in butter until just tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add in dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Start with 1 teaspoon of each and add more as needed.
  4. Add in garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Make a well in the center of the vegetables and add in the chicken. Toss to brown the outside of the chicken, no need to cook it through. This takes about 3-4 minutes total.
  6. Pour in chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes before serving.
  7. If using homemade egg noodles, add them in 3 minutes before serving. If using store-bought noodles, add them in 8 minutes before serving, or according to package directions.

Notes

For an extra special touch, consider making homemade egg noodles. Adjust salt and pepper to your preference throughout the cooking process for the best flavor.