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Easy 30-Minute Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

This Easy Chicken Noodle Soup is a quick, wholesome meal ready in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing the vegetables
  • 1 cup carrots peeled and sliced thin (about 1 1/2 large carrots)
  • 1 cup celery sliced thin (about 2 stalks)
  • 1 cup sweet Vidalia onion peeled and diced small (about 1 medium onion)
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 64 ounces low-sodium chicken broth (plus more if desired)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • 12 ounces wide egg noodles (or your favorite noodles)
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (store-bought rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional
  • Salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Serving bowls

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery, and onion. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the bay leaves, thyme, oregano, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Once boiling, add the wide egg noodles to the pot. Cook according to the package instructions, usually around 6-8 minutes, until tender.
  4. Stir in the shredded cooked chicken and let it heat through, about 2-3 minutes. If you like, add a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
  5. Remove the bay leaves, taste the soup, and adjust with salt and additional pepper as needed. Stir in the fresh parsley just before serving.

Notes

  • Leftover soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
  • This soup freezes well; leave out the noodles if you plan to freeze it.
  • Add a splash of broth when reheating if the soup thickens too much.