Chicken Noodle Soup
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American

Chicken Noodle Soup

A comforting American chicken noodle soup with tender shredded chicken, curly egg noodles, and vegetables simmered in a clear, herb-scented broth. It is hearty enough for dinner yet light and restorative.

65 min 4 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Warm the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, then sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and the vegetables begin to soften. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
2
Pour in the chicken broth and add the chicken breasts, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring the liquid to a gentle boil, then immediately reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer.
3
Cover partially and simmer for 18 to 22 minutes, turning the chicken once, until the thickest part reaches 74°C and the meat is fully opaque. Transfer the chicken to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Cooked chicken lifted from the simmering soup broth AI-generated image
4
Remove and discard the bay leaf. Bring the broth back to a gentle boil, add the egg noodles, and cook for the time stated on the package, usually 6 to 8 minutes, until tender but still pleasantly firm.
5
While the noodles cook, shred the rested chicken into bite-size pieces, discarding any tough connective tissue. Return the chicken to the pot and simmer for 1 minute, until heated through.
6
Taste and adjust the salt and pepper. Stir in the parsley, ladle the soup into warm bowls, and serve immediately while the noodles are springy and the broth is steaming.
A bowl of classic chicken noodle soup with chicken, noodles, vegetables, and parsley AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

Sweating the aromatics before adding broth builds a savory base, while gently simmering the chicken keeps it moist. Adding the noodles near the end prevents them from becoming overly soft.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Cool the soup promptly and refrigerate it in a covered container for up to 4 days. For best noodle texture, store noodles separately from the broth when possible.

How to reheat it

Reheat gently in a saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming hot throughout, about 74°C if using a thermometer. Add a splash of broth or water if the noodles have absorbed too much liquid.

Nutrition / serving

390kcal
42.09 gprotein
31.32 gcarbs
9.83 gfat
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Published 15 Aug 2026 · updated 15 Aug 2026