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Classic Chicken Noodle Soup with Egg Noodles

Classic Chicken Noodle Soup with Egg Noodles
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Classic Chicken Noodle Soup with Egg Noodles is a comforting and nourishing dish featuring tender chicken, delicate egg noodles, and a rich, flavorful broth infused with fresh vegetables and herbs. Perfect for any season, this easy-to-make soup offers a wholesome meal that warms the soul and delights the senses.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 1.5 lbs bone-in, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Noodles

  • 8 oz fresh or dried egg noodles

Vegetables

  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Broth and Herbs

  • 8 cups good-quality chicken broth or homemade stock
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh parsley (stems reserved, leaves chopped for garnish)

Seasonings

  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Finely chop the onions, slice the carrots, and dice the celery. These vegetables create the flavor base and add texture to the soup.
  2. Cook the chicken: In a large pot, add a splash of oil and gently cook the chicken breasts or thighs until golden on the outside but not fully cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside for shredding later.
  3. Sauté aromatics and veggies: Using the same pot, sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant. Then add the sliced carrots and diced celery and cook until tender, allowing natural sweetness to develop.
  4. Add broth and herbs: Pour in the chicken broth and add fresh thyme and parsley stems. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil to release and meld the rich flavors.
  5. Simmer and shred chicken: Return the partially cooked chicken to the pot and let it simmer in the broth until fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Cook the egg noodles: Add the egg noodles to the simmering soup and cook until just tender but still firm (al dente). Stir in the shredded chicken to combine everything into a hearty dish.
  7. Final seasoning: Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Optionally, stir in some chopped fresh parsley to brighten the flavors before serving.

Notes

  • Use homemade chicken stock whenever possible for richer flavor.
  • Cook noodles al dente to prevent mushiness when reheated or sitting in soup.
  • Shred chicken finely to help distribute flavor evenly throughout the soup.
  • Sauté aromatics before adding liquids to deepen broth complexity.
  • Add fresh herbs like parsley or thyme at the end of cooking to maintain their vibrant flavor.

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