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A close-up view of Classic Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup filled with egg noodles, carrots, chicken, and fresh herbs in a black pot.

Classic Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup

This recipe provides a comforting and nutritious meal for your family. It is easy to prepare and brings a sense of warmth to the dinner table, reminiscent of home-cooked tradition.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups chicken stock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • to taste Kosher salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
Chicken and Noodles
  • 2.5 pounds bone-in, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2.5 cups wide egg noodles
Finishing Touches
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice or more, to taste

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Large Stockpot

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Stir in chicken stock and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Add chicken and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until the chicken is cooked through, about 30 to 40 minutes. Remove chicken and let it cool before dicing into bite-size pieces, discarding bones.
  5. Stir in the diced chicken and pasta. Cook until the pasta is tender, about 6 to 7 minutes.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in parsley, dill, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve the soup immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This soup is best when made with homemade broth, but store-bought stock works well for busy days. You can substitute the chicken breasts with thighs if you prefer darker meat. If you are making this ahead of time, cook the noodles separately and add them just before serving to prevent them from becoming too soft.

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