Savory Chicken Noodle Soup to Warm Your Soul Recipe
This Savory Chicken Noodle Soup is a warm, comforting dish made with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and nourishing broth. Enhanced with aromatic herbs and brightened by lemon wedges, it’s perfect for cozy meals that soothe your soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 2 stalks Celery, sliced thinly
- 2 medium Carrots, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
Chicken and Broth
- 1 pound Skinless, bone-in chicken breasts
- 8 cups Low sodium chicken broth
- 4 sprigs Thyme
- 2 bay leaves
Seasonings and Fats
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Pasta and Garnishes
- 8 ounces Carba-nada noodles
- 1/4 cup Chopped fresh parsley
- 2 wedges Lemon for serving
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat the olive oil and butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onions, sliced celery, and carrots; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 20 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broth and herbs: Pour in the chicken broth while scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Increase heat to high and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the chicken: Add the skinless, bone-in chicken breasts along with salt and pepper. Stir gently to combine. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Remove and shred chicken: Transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board and let cool briefly. Shred the chicken meat, discarding bones.
- Add the noodles and combine: Add the carba-nada noodles to the simmering broth and cook until tender, approximately 6 to 7 minutes. Stir shredded chicken back into the soup and simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Finalize and serve: Remove the soup from heat. Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges for a bright finish.
Notes
- Use low sodium chicken broth to control salt levels.
- Bone-in chicken breasts add extra flavor, but you can substitute with boneless if preferred.
- Carba-nada noodles are a low-carb alternative, but any egg noodle or pasta can be used.
- Adjust lemon wedges to taste for added freshness and acidity.
- Leftover soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and freezes well for up to 2 months.
Keywords: chicken noodle soup, savory soup, comforting soup, homemade chicken soup, healthy chicken soup, low sodium soup
