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Cozy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe for Cold Days

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A comforting and nourishing chicken noodle soup with tender chicken, hearty noodles, and flavorful broth, perfect for chilly days or when you’re feeling under the weather.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups wide egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or a few sprigs of fresh thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prep the ingredients: Chop the carrots, celery, and onion into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic and cut the chicken into small chunks.
  2. Sauté the veggies: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  3. Add the chicken: Stir the chicken pieces into the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes, just until they start to brown slightly.
  4. Add the broth and seasonings: Pour in the chicken broth and toss in the bay leaf and thyme. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  5. Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  6. Add the noodles: Stir in the egg noodles and cook according to the package instructions, usually 6-8 minutes.
  7. Finish with parsley: Remove the bay leaf, stir in fresh parsley, and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  8. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy while it’s hot!

Notes

[‘Use fresh herbs like thyme and parsley for enhanced flavor.’, ‘Avoid overcooking the noodles to prevent them from becoming mushy.’, ‘This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld.’, ‘For shredded chicken, cook the chicken whole and shred it with two forks before adding it back to the soup.’, ‘Add a splash of lemon juice or a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra flavor.’]

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Keywords: Chicken Noodle Soup, Comfort Food, Easy Soup Recipe, Homemade Soup, Cold Day Recipes

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