Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients for the Perfect Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

🕒 Preparation Time:

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes

🍲 Ingredients:

1. 🍗 Chicken Breasts – 2, cooked and shredded
2. 🥕 Carrots – 2 medium, sliced
3. 🥬 Celery – 2 stalks, chopped
4. 🧅 Onion – 1 medium, finely chopped
5. 🧄 Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
6. 🍜 Egg Noodles – 2 cups
7. 🥫 Chicken Broth – 6 cups
8. 🌿 Fresh Parsley – for garnish
9. 🧂 Salt & Pepper – to taste
10. 🫒 Olive Oil – 2 tablespoons
11. 🌿 Bay Leaf – 1

Instructions

1. Sauté Aromatics
   🍳 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until fragrant and softened.
2. Add Broth and Seasonings
   🥫 Pour in the chicken broth, and add the bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Cook Noodles
   🍜 Add the egg noodles to the pot and cook according to package instructions (usually 8–10 minutes).
4. Add Chicken
   🍗 Stir in the shredded chicken and cook for another 5 minutes, ensuring the soup is heated through.
5. Garnish and Serve
   🌿 Remove the bay leaf, ladle the soup into bowls, and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm with crackers or bread.