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Cozy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe from Scratch Easy and Perfect for Comfort

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A warm and comforting chicken noodle soup made from scratch with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked noodles. Ideal for cozy nights and quick comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound / 450 grams)
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 ounces egg noodles (about 170 grams)
  • 6 cups chicken broth (preferably low sodium)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 3 sprigs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: rinse, peel, and slice carrots and celery into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion finely. Mince the garlic cloves.
  2. In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden but not fully cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add remaining olive oil. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add garlic last and cook for another 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in 6 cups chicken broth. Add fresh thyme sprigs. Return chicken breasts to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes.
  5. While soup simmers, bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and cook until al dente, about 6-8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
  6. Remove chicken breasts from pot and let cool slightly. Shred chicken with two forks or chop into bite-sized pieces.
  7. Return shredded chicken to soup pot. Add chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove thyme sprigs. Stir in lemon juice for brightness.
  8. To serve, add cooked noodles directly into individual bowls. Ladle hot soup over noodles. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.

Notes

Cook noodles separately and rinse with cold water to prevent sogginess. Simmer broth gently to avoid tough chicken and cloudy broth. Season towards the end and taste often. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days; freeze broth and chicken separately without noodles for up to 3 months.

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