Description
A hearty and comforting farmhouse chicken noodle soup made with tender shredded chicken, fresh vegetables, and flavorful herbs in a savory chicken broth. Perfect for a cozy meal or nourishing lunch, this easy stovetop recipe delivers homemade goodness in every bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Main Ingredients
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 6 ounces egg noodles
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add Aromatics and Vegetables: Stir in minced garlic, sliced carrots, and celery. Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to slightly soften and the garlic to become fragrant.
- Add Herbs and Broth: Mix in dried thyme and rosemary. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer Vegetables: Reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Cook Chicken and Noodles: Add the shredded cooked chicken and egg noodles to the pot. Continue cooking for 8–10 minutes, or until the noodles are soft and cooked through.
- Season and Garnish: Season with salt and black pepper according to your taste. Stir in the fresh chopped parsley just before serving for a burst of color and freshness.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought.
- Add a splash of lemon juice at the end of cooking to brighten the flavors.
- You can substitute the shredded chicken with rotisserie chicken or leftover roasted chicken for convenience.
- Egg noodles can be replaced with any preferred pasta shape, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
