Linda's Chicken Noodle Soup

Warm up your soul with Linda's Chicken Noodle Soup, the ultimate comfort food packed with wholesome ingredients and classic flavors. This hearty recipe combines tender shredded chicken, perfectly cooked egg noodles, and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, all simmered to perfection in a fragrant chicken broth infused with bay leaf, fresh thyme, and parsley. A dash of lemon juice adds a bright, zesty finish to this timeless dish. Ready in just 50 minutes with minimal prep time, this one-pot wonder is perfect for weeknight dinners or soothing sick days. Serve it hot for a cozy, homemade meal that’s both nourishing and utterly satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
• 3 medium Carrots
• 3 pieces Celery stalks
• 1 large Yellow onion
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves
• 8 cups Chicken broth
• 6 ounces Egg noodles
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 piece Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Dice the carrots, celery, and onion into small, evenly sized pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

Step 5

Place the chicken breasts in the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Add the bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.

Step 7

Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them into bite-sized pieces using two forks.

Step 8

Return the shredded chicken to the pot and discard the bay leaf.

Step 9

Add the egg noodles to the soup and cook according to package instructions, typically about 6-8 minutes.

Step 10

Stir in the chopped parsley and optional lemon juice, taste, and adjust seasonings as needed.

Step 11

Serve hot and enjoy your hearty and delicious homemade chicken noodle soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2973.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1380.7

Total Fat 45.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 345.1mg	0%
Sodium 7306.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 92.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.2g	0%
Total Sugars 23.4g
Protein 147.1g	0%

Vitamin D 45.4IU	0%
Calcium 400.4mg	0%
Iron 13.0mg	0%
Potassium 3896.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.7%

Protein: 43.1%

Carbs: 27.2%