Best Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe – Classic Comfort Food

Hi there, food lover! 👋

Ready to bring some warmth, comfort, and old-fashioned goodness into your kitchen? Today’s recipe is a true classic — Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, the kind that generations have relied on for cozy evenings, healing days, and cherished family moments. 🍲🐔

There’s something undeniably soothing about simmering chicken, tender vegetables, and hearty noodles together in a fragrant broth. This soup is more than just food — it’s tradition, nourishment, and nostalgia all in one pot. Whether you’re fighting off a cold, feeding a hungry family, or simply craving the timeless taste of homemade comfort, this recipe is exactly what you need.

What makes this version special is its simplicity. It honors humble, traditional cooking: fresh ingredients, slow simmering, and flavors that deepen beautifully as everything melds together. The aroma alone will fill your home with warmth, and each spoonful carries that familiar blend of herbs, chicken richness, and silky noodles.

Let’s step into the heart of classic comfort cooking — simple, soulful, and always satisfying. ❤️👩‍🍳


Ingredients

For the Soup

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 large carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Noodles

  • 2 cups egg noodles (or homemade if desired)

For Finishing

  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Juice of ½ lemon (optional for brightness)

Step-by-Step Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and add shredded chicken, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
  6. Cook for 20 minutes to allow flavors to deepen.
  7. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package time, usually 6–8 minutes.
  8. Remove bay leaves.
  9. Stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice if using.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  11. Serve warm, with extra parsley on top.

Nutritional Information

⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes | 🔥 Cooking Time: 30 minutes | ⏳ Total Time: 45 minutes
⚡ Calories per serving: ~310 | 🍽️ Servings: 6


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Bon appétit and happy cooking! 👩🍳🍽️

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