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Best Chicken Noodle Soup with Egg Noodles

A comforting and classic chicken noodle soup recipe featuring tender chicken, flavorful broth, and delicious egg noodles. Perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 8 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves bay leaves
  • 6 oz egg noodles or your favorite small pasta noodles

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil for 4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute.
  2. Stir in broth, chicken, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and bay leaves. Simmer over medium-low heat.
  3. Cover and cook until chicken shreds easily, about 15 minutes. Shred chicken into the broth.
  4. Bring to a low boil, add egg noodles, and cook for 6-7 minutes until al dente. Serve warm.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken stock. Add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end for brightness.