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Cozy Cozy Chicken Noodle Soup

Cozy chicken noodle soup with tender chicken and vegetables in golden broth
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This easy, make-ahead soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for calm weeknights. It features tender poached chicken, soft noodles, and a deeply flavorful broth that stores and reheats beautifully.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
  • 3 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 3 sprigs fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 ounces wide egg noodles
  • Fresh parsley or dill, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat oil or butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 8-10 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Pour in chicken broth. Add bay leaves, thyme, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. Add whole chicken pieces to the simmering broth. Reduce heat to maintain a low simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate, let rest, then shred with two forks.
  4. Bring broth back to a boil. Add egg noodles and cook according to package directions, about 6-8 minutes until al dente.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Stir shredded chicken back into the pot. Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove bay leaves.
  6. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or dill. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best leftovers, cook noodles separately and add to each bowl to prevent mushiness. The soup can be frozen without noodles for up to 3 months. Use gluten-free noodles or omit for dietary variations.

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