Best Homemade Chicken Soup Recipe

Homemade chicken soup with browned chicken, carrots, celery, thyme and egg noodles in chicken broth. Ready in about 1 hour and makes 8 servings.

By Tyla

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Total

60 min

Servings

8 servings

Ingredients


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Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat chicken dry and cut into 1-inch cubes. Season generously with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Chop onion, peel and slice carrots, slice celery, and mince garlic.

  3. 3

    Heat olive oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, carrots, and celery to pot. Sauté for 7-10 minutes until vegetables soften and onion is translucent.

  5. 5

    Add minced garlic, dried thyme, and crushed rosemary. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  6. 6

    Pour in chicken broth, scraping bottom of pot to release browned bits. Add bay leaf and bring to gentle simmer.

  7. 7

    Return chicken to pot. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

  8. 8

    Add egg noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente, 7-10 minutes.

  9. 9

    Remove bay leaf. Stir in fresh chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

  10. 10

    Ladle hot soup into bowls and serve immediately.

Used in this recipe: Stainless Steel Stock Pot (Amazon, affiliate links)


Notes

Tips for Success

  • Rich, flavorful broth with tender chicken
  • Vibrant vegetables add sweetness and crunch
  • Comforting and nourishing meal
  • Simple ingredients come together beautifully
  • Freezes well for future meals

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Chicken can become tough if overcooked
  • Noodles can get mushy if cooked too long
  • Soup can be bland if under-seasoned
  • Broth can become cloudy if boiled vigorously
  • Vegetables can get mushy if overcooked

Nutrition (per serving)

250-300 kcal

Calories