Go Back

Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup

This chicken noodle soup is made by simmering chicken, herbs, and vegetables to create a flavorful broth, then cooking tender noodles directly in the liquid. The final dish features a clear, fragrant broth with soft, doughy noodles, shredded chicken, and aromatic herbs, resulting in a comforting, rustic appearance with a light golden hue.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb bone-in chicken thighs preferably skinless for a lighter broth
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme crushed lightly to release oils
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 carrots carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 cup egg noodles dried
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large Stockpot
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken thighs in a large stockpot and cover with the chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil and cook until the chicken is cooked through and tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Add minced garlic, diced onion, carrots, celery, and crushed thyme into the broth. Reduce the heat to low and let the aromatics simmer until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. The broth should become fragrant with herbs.
  3. While the broth simmers, shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces, discarding any bones or skin as desired. Return the shredded chicken to the pot with the simmered vegetables.
  4. Increase the heat slightly and add the dried egg noodles directly into the bubbling broth. Stir gently to prevent sticking. Cook until the noodles are tender, about 8 minutes, watching as the noodles expand and soften.
  5. Taste the broth and season with salt and pepper as needed. Remove from heat once the noodles are cooked and the flavors have melded together beautifully.
  6. Ladle the hot soup into bowls, ensuring each serving has a generous amount of noodles, chicken, and savory broth. Garnish with a sprig of fresh thyme if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

To intensify flavor, simmer the herbs directly into the broth and add noodles toward the end to prevent sogginess. Feel free to adjust seasoning with soy sauce or lemon for brightness.