Chicken Noodle Soup: Classic comfort soup with noodles, chicken, and vegetables

Here's a simple recipe for Chicken Noodle Soup, a classic comfort dish that’s flavorful, hearty, and perfect for cold days or when you're feeling under the weather.

Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
• 8 cups chicken broth (preferably low-sodium)
• 1-2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 cups egg noodles (or your choice of noodles)
• Fresh parsley or dill for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Vegetables: Heat the olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until the onion is soft and translucent (about 5 minutes).

2. Cook the Vegetables: Add the sliced carrots and celery to the pot, stirring and cooking for another 5 minutes until slightly softened.

3. Add the Chicken and Broth: Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the pot. Pour in the chicken broth, and add the bay leaves, dried thyme, and dried parsley. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.

4. Simmer the Soup: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, covering the pot and letting it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

5. Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it into bite-sized pieces using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.

6. Add the Noodles: Increase the heat to medium-high, add the egg noodles, and let them cook in the soup for about 5-8 minutes, or until they’re tender but not mushy.

7. Taste and Adjust Seasoning: Adjust the salt and pepper as needed, and remove the bay leaves.

8. Serve and Garnish: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or dill if desired. Serve immediately.

Enjoy your warm, comforting Chicken Noodle Soup! Perfect with some crusty bread or crackers on the side.

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