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Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup: Best Cozy Comfort Food

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A comforting, easy-to-make chicken noodle soup that balances tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked noodles in a rich, savory broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you need a hug in a bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (about 1 lb)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced into half-moons
  • 3 stalks of celery, diced
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • 6–8 cups chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • 1–2 cups water
  • 8 ounces egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the vegetables by dicing the onion, slicing the carrots, chopping the celery, and mincing the garlic.
  2. Heat the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Add the minced garlic, dried thyme, and bay leaves. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil, then add the raw chicken. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
  5. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Discard skin and excess fat.
  6. While the chicken simmers, boil the egg noodles in a separate pot of salted water according to package directions (7-9 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water.
  7. Return the shredded chicken to the soup pot. Stir in the cooked noodles, fresh parsley, and lemon juice if using.
  8. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot.

Notes

For best texture, cook noodles separately to prevent them from becoming mushy. If using leftover rotisserie chicken, skip the simmering step and add shredded chicken at the end. Deglaze the pot with broth to capture browned bits for extra flavor. Store broth and chicken separately from noodles when freezing.

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