Nothing beats this—pure comfort in a bowl 🍲
Here’s a classic, from-scratch Chicken Noodle Soup that’s clean, cozy, and exactly what you expect.
Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
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1 whole chicken or 2–3 lb bone-in chicken (thighs + breasts)
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10 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
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2 tbsp olive oil or butter
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1 large onion, diced
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3 carrots, sliced
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3 celery stalks, sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 bay leaves
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1 tsp salt (more to taste)
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp dried thyme or 1 tsp fresh
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2 cups egg noodles
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Fresh parsley or dill (optional)
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Lemon juice (optional but excellent)
Step-by-Step
1. Make the Broth
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Add chicken, water/broth, bay leaves, salt, and pepper to a large pot
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Bring to a gentle boil, then lower to a simmer
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Simmer 45–60 minutes, skimming foam
2. Cook the Veggies
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Remove chicken and set aside to cool
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Add olive oil or butter to the pot
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Add onion, carrots, celery
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Simmer 10–15 minutes until tender
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Add garlic and thyme, cook 1 minute
3. Shred the Chicken
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Remove skin and bones
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Shred or dice meat
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Return chicken to the pot
4. Add Noodles
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Add egg noodles
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Simmer 8–10 minutes until just tender
5. Finish
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Taste and adjust salt & pepper
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Add fresh herbs
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Finish with a small squeeze of lemon (trust me)
Pro Tips
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Keep noodles separate if you want leftovers (they soak up broth)
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Dark meat = richer flavor
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Don’t boil hard—gentle simmer keeps broth clear
Perfect Pairings
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Saltine crackers or buttered bread
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Sourdough toast
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Grilled cheese (elite combo)
If you want, I can tweak this for:
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Homestyle extra-thick
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Immune-boost (ginger + turmeric)
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Slow cooker
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Instant Pot
Just tell me the vibe đź’›