Description
A comforting bowl of Classic Chicken Soup is the ultimate feel-good meal. Packed with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and a flavorful broth, it’s perfect for chilly days or when you need a little extra comfort. This recipe combines simple ingredients to create a timeless, soothing soup that everyone loves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 ½ cups egg noodles (or any pasta of choice)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add the carrots and celery: Stir in the sliced carrots and chopped celery. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season and add broth: Add the dried thyme, dried parsley, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the vegetables. Stir well to combine. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer the soup: Once the broth is boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Add chicken and noodles: Stir in the cooked chicken and egg noodles (or other pasta). Simmer for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
- Finish the soup: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Remove the bay leaf.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, you can reduce the amount of broth or add more noodles.
- This soup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- If you want a more flavorful broth, you can add a splash of lemon juice or a bit of apple cider vinegar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chicken Soup, Classic Soup, Comfort Food, Chicken Noodle Soup, Hearty Soup, Chicken Broth, Homemade Soup