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Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe Easy Comfort Food with Fresh Veggies

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This cozy homemade chicken noodle soup features tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and classic egg noodles simmered in a savory broth. It’s a comforting, quick, and customizable recipe perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or soothing a cold.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb bone-in, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas (or fresh if in season)
  • Optional: 1 cup fresh spinach or kale, chopped
  • 4 oz wide egg noodles (or whole wheat noodles, gluten-free pasta, or rice noodles)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley (or 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped)
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Lemon wedges (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prep the ingredients: Dice onion, slice carrots, chop celery, and mince garlic. Chop fresh herbs if using.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  3. Nestle chicken thighs into the pot. Pour in chicken broth. Add bay leaf, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender.
  5. Remove chicken with tongs and place on a plate. Let cool slightly, then shred using two forks. Discard bones and return shredded chicken to the pot.
  6. Stir in egg noodles and peas. Simmer, uncovered, for 7-8 minutes, or until noodles are tender. If using spinach or kale, add during the last 2 minutes.
  7. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or herbs as needed. Remove bay leaf. For a brighter flavor, squeeze in a little lemon juice.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley and a wedge of lemon.

Notes

For gluten-free, use rice noodles or gluten-free pasta. Sautéing veggies before simmering builds flavor. Add fresh herbs at the end for brightness. Cook noodles separately if making ahead to avoid sogginess. For richer broth, use bone-in chicken and simmer bones longer. Soup freezes well without noodles.

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