Description
This homemade Chicken Noodle Soup recipe is a comforting and nourishing classic. Learn how to make the best Chicken Noodle Soup with simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions. Perfect for cold days or when you need a feel-good meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 pounds)
- 12 cups of water
- 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 stalks of celery, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Place the whole chicken in a large stockpot and cover it with 12 cups of water. Add the chopped carrots, celery, and onion to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside to cool slightly. Once it’s cool enough to handle, shred the chicken meat using two forks. Discard the skin and bones. Skim any excess fat from the surface of the broth in the pot.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot with the broth and vegetables. Add the minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then add the egg noodles. Cook the noodles according to package directions, usually about 6-8 minutes, or until they are tender.
- Once the noodles are cooked, remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the fresh parsley. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Ladle the chicken noodle soup into bowls and serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
- Don’t overcook the noodles; add them during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Soups
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 280 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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