Name: Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp 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; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2½ lbs bone-in, skinless chicken breasts; 2½ cups wide egg noodles; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves; 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill; 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (or more, to taste)

Description

This Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup is warm, comforting, and loaded with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and flavorful herbs. Simmered with bay leaves and brightened with fresh lemon juice, it’s the perfect soothing bowl for chilly days, colds, or whenever you need a classic, nourishing meal.

Ingredients

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2 tbsp 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
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2½ lbs bone-in, skinless chicken breasts
2½ cups wide egg noodles
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill

1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (or more, to taste)

Instructions

Sauté Vegetables:
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
Simmer Broth and Chicken:
Add chicken stock, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Nestle in the chicken breasts. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
Shred Chicken:
Remove chicken from the pot and let cool slightly. Discard bay leaves. Shred chicken with two forks and set aside.
Cook Noodles:
Bring soup back to a gentle boil. Add egg noodles and cook for 8–10 minutes or until al dente.
Finish Soup:
Return shredded chicken to the pot. Stir in parsley, dill, and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon to taste.
Serve:
Ladle hot soup into bowls and serve with crusty bread or crackers if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.

To freeze, leave out the noodles and add them fresh when reheating to avoid sogginess.

Add a parmesan rind while simmering for even more depth of flavor

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: chicken noodle soup, homemade chicken soup, comforting soup, classic soup recipe