Description
A comforting, traditional chicken noodle soup recipe featuring seared chicken, tender vegetables, and a rich, herby broth, perfect for cozy family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless chicken breasts OR thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 8 cups (1.9 L) chicken broth
- 1 cup water (optional)
- 1–2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley OR 1 tbsp fresh parsley
- ½ tsp turmeric (optional)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 3 cups egg noodles (wide or medium)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear 4–5 minutes per side until lightly golden. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 5–7 minutes until vegetables soften. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Scrape browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Pour in chicken broth and optional water. Add bay leaves, thyme, parsley, turmeric, pepper, and a pinch of salt. Stir well, then return seared chicken to the pot.
- Bring the soup to a simmer and cook 20 minutes, until the chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken, shred it into bite-size pieces using two forks, and return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- Increase heat to medium. Add egg noodles and cook 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are soft but not mushy. Add more broth if the soup becomes too thick.
- Turn heat to low. Taste the soup and adjust salt as needed. Add fresh lemon juice for brightness, if using. Remove bay leaves.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with chopped fresh parsley and cracked black pepper before serving.
Notes
- Searing the chicken first adds depth of flavor to the final broth.
- If you prefer a richer color, use the optional turmeric.
- Fresh lemon juice at the end brightens the overall flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: Chicken Noodle Soup, Winter Soup Recipes, Fall Soup Recipes, Crockpot Soup Recipes, Healthy Soup Recipes, Pasta Soup, Comfort Soup Recipes, Classic Soup