Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 2 TBSPs butter
- 1 lb bone in chicken thighs
- 3 celery stalks
diced
- 2 medium carrots
peeled and sliced
- 1/2 a yellow onion
diced
- 1/2 TBSP dried thyme
- 1/2 TBSP dried basil
- 2 cloves garlic
minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 to 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 12 ounces frozen egg noodles
see note
Directions
- 1
In a large stock pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and add them to the pot. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
- 2
Remove the chicken from the pan, and discard the skin. Remove the pan drippings, reserving 2 TBSPs and returning it to the pan.
- 3
Add the celery, carrots, onion, and garlic to the pan. Add the seasoning, and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chicken broth to the pan, and bring to a boil. Return the chicken to the pan, reduce the heat and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes. The soup should have just a very slight bubble to it.
- 4
Remove the chicken and bring back to a boil. Add the frozen noodles and simmer for 20 minutes (or according to package instructions).
- 5
When the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred it. When the noodles are done cooking, return the chicken to the pot and serve!
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
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About this Recipe
When comfort calls, nothing answers quite like a steaming bowl of rich, homemade chicken noodle soup. This recipe delivers that deeply satisfying, soul-warming experience you crave, made entirely from scratch for truly authentic flavor.
What makes this the best homemade chicken noodle soup? The secret lies in building layers of flavor from the very beginning. By using bone-in chicken thighs, you infuse the broth with unparalleled richness and depth as it simmers, resulting in a golden, savory liquid that simply can't be replicated with pre-cooked chicken or store-bought broth alone. It's a comforting difference you can taste.
Prepare for a hearty, restorative bowl brimming with tender, succulent chicken and soft, comforting egg noodles. Each spoonful offers a delightful medley of perfectly cooked carrots, celery, and onion, all swimming in an aromatic, herbaceous broth. The subtle hints of thyme and basil, along with fresh garlic and bay leaves, create a complex yet utterly familiar taste that feels like a warm hug from the inside out. This soup is designed to be deeply satisfying and nourishing, without being overly complicated.
- To vary the protein, you could substitute the chicken thighs with boneless chicken breast, though the broth's richness might be slightly reduced. For a vegetarian option, omit the chicken and use vegetable stock, adding cannellini beans or sliced mushrooms for extra heartiness.
- While frozen egg noodles are specified, feel free to use your favorite pasta shape like rotini or ditalini, adjusting cooking time as needed.
- If you prefer a bolder garlic flavor, increase the amount of minced garlic to your liking.
Serve this truly comforting homemade chicken noodle soup on a chilly evening, when you're feeling under the weather, or simply anytime you need a dose of classic, delicious comfort. It pairs wonderfully with a crusty slice of artisan bread or a light green salad.