Mom's Chicken Soup

Warm your soul with Mom’s Chicken Soup, a timeless classic brimming with wholesome goodness and comforting flavors. This hearty recipe features tender chunks of shredded chicken, egg noodles, and a colorful medley of vegetables including carrots, celery, and onion, all simmered to perfection in a rich chicken broth seasoned with aromatic thyme, parsley, and a bay leaf. Ready in just an hour, this one-pot wonder is perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a restorative bowl of comfort food. Garnished with fresh parsley for a bright, herbaceous finish, Mom’s Chicken Soup is as nourishing as it is delicious—a true hug in a bowl that’s guaranteed to become a family favorite. With healthy ingredients, easy preparation, and plenty of serving options, this homemade chicken soup delivers the ultimate in cozy satisfaction.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 3 medium carrots
• 3 medium celery stalks
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1.5 pounds raw boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups egg noodles
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Dice the onion, slice the carrots, and chop the celery into small, even pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer.

Step 6

Add the whole raw chicken breasts or thighs, dried thyme, dried parsley, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot.

Step 7

Cover and let the soup simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Step 8

Carefully remove the cooked chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks.

Step 9

Increase the heat to bring the soup to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to the package instructions, about 7-8 minutes.

Step 10

Once the noodles are cooked, return the shredded chicken to the pot.

Step 11

Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 12

Stir in the chopped fresh parsley right before serving for a burst of freshness.

Step 13

Serve hot and enjoy the comforting flavors of Mom's Chicken Soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3601.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2356.8

Total Fat 63.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 717.5mg	0%
Sodium 7569.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 170.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.3g	0%
Total Sugars 24.2g
Protein 264.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0.5IU	0%
Calcium 480.3mg	0%
Iron 21.0mg	0%
Potassium 4860.2mg	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: 24.7%

Protein: 45.8%

Carbs: 29.5%