The Best Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 1 mediumyellow onion
$0.99
- 3garlic cloves
$0.12
- 4carrots
$0.65
- 2ribs celery
$0.70
- 1 tbspfresh parsley
$0.08
- 2 tbspolive oil
$0.38
- 1 tspdried basil
$0.25
- ½ tspdried thyme
$0.24
- 1bay leaf
$0.12
- ¼ tspblack pepper
freshly cracked, $0.02
- 1 tspsalt
divided, $0.02
- 2chicken breasts
boneless, skinless $6.21*
- 8 cchicken broth
$0.72**
- 6 oz.egg noodles
uncooked, $0.61
Directions
- 1
Gather your ingredients.
- 2
Dice onion, mince garlic, peel and dice carrots, dice celery, and mince the fresh parsley. Set the parsley aside.
- 3
Add olive oil, onion, carrots, and celery to a large soup pot and cook on medium heat until vegetables have softened, about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Add the minced garlic, dried basil, dried thyme, bay leaf, black pepper, and 1 tsp salt to the pot. Stir and cook an additional 5 minutes.
- 5
Add chicken breasts to pot and cover with the chicken broth.
- 6
Cover the pot with a lid, bring it to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for one hour. Make sure the pot continues to simmer for the whole hour. If the heat is turned down too low and it is not bubbling away, the chicken will not shred easily.
- 7
After an hour of simmering, remove the chicken from the pot. Using two forks, pull the meat and shred it. Taste the broth and season with additional salt, if needed. Begin with one teaspoon and add more to your liking. I didn't need to add much salt because there’s already plenty in the bouillon I used to make the broth.
- 8
Add the egg noodles to the pot, turn the heat up to high, and boil the noodles until tender (about 7 minutes). Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Taste and season again with salt if needed (I didn’t need to).
- 9
Finish with fresh parsley and serve hot!
The Best Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup that tastes just like Grandma used to make? This recipe delivers the ultimate, from-scratch flavor, promising to warm you from the inside out with every spoonful.
What makes this the best homemade chicken noodle soup is its slow-simmered depth, allowing simple, wholesome ingredients like fresh yellow onion, carrots, celery, and tender chicken breasts to create an incredibly rich, savory broth. The careful balance of dried basil, thyme, and a bay leaf ensures a classic flavor profile that never disappoints, truly embodying that nostalgic, homemade taste.
Prepare for a deeply satisfying experience with every spoonful of this comforting chicken noodle soup. You'll find a clear, golden broth brimming with naturally sweet, soft carrots, tender celery, aromatic onions, and succulent pieces of shredded chicken breast. The egg noodles, added at just the right time, remain perfectly al dente, providing a delightful chew alongside the comforting liquid. This is a hearty, wholesome dish, crafted to be both nourishing and incredibly flavorful, perfect for any occasion that calls for a truly authentic homemade meal.
While this classic recipe is perfect as is, feel free to make it your own. You could swap the boneless, skinless chicken breasts for chicken thighs for a richer texture, or add extra chopped vegetables like parsnips or peas during the last 30 minutes of cooking for added nutrition and color. For an herb variation, a touch of fresh dill or sage at the end can brighten the flavors beautifully.
This nourishing soup is ideal for a comforting family dinner, a weekend lunch, or whenever you need a bowl of pure, homemade warmth. Serve it with a crusty piece of bread for soaking up every last drop of that delicious broth.