Chicken and Noodle Soup (Printable)

Comforting bowl with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and egg noodles in savory broth.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.5 lbs bone-in, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
02 - 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

03 - 1 large yellow onion, diced
04 - 3 medium carrots, sliced
05 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
06 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 2 bay leaves
08 - 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
09 - 0.25 teaspoon dried rosemary
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Noodles

11 - 6 ounces wide egg noodles

→ Finishing Touches

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, optional

# Steps:

01 - Place chicken pieces and broth in a large pot. Bring to a gentle boil, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.
02 - Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
03 - Remove chicken from pot using tongs. Shred meat with two forks and discard bones. Return shredded chicken to broth.
04 - Increase heat to medium-high and bring soup to a gentle boil. Add egg noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until tender.
05 - Stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice if using. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove bay leaves and serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The lemon juice at the end is the secret weapon that wakes up the entire pot without adding heavy salt.
  • Using bone in chicken creates a silky depth that boxed broth alone can never quite replicate.
02 -
  • Cooking the noodles directly in the soup makes them taste better but they will continue to absorb liquid if left overnight.
  • Skimming the gray foam at the start is the difference between a cloudy mess and a clear beautiful broth.
03 -
  • Searing the chicken skin side down for a few minutes before adding the broth adds a deeper roasted flavor.
  • Let the soup sit for five minutes after turning off the heat to let the flavors really settle together.
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