Chicken Vegetable Soup with Noodles (Printable)
Hearty soup with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and egg noodles in savory broth. Comforting, easy to prepare, and perfect for any occasion.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 oz)
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
03 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
04 - 1 medium onion, diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
07 - 1 cup frozen or fresh peas
→ Broth & Seasonings
08 - 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
09 - 1 bay leaf
10 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
12 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Noodles
14 - 5 ounces egg noodles
→ Garnish
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
02 - Add minced garlic to the pot and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add chicken breasts, chicken broth, bay leaf, dried thyme, dried parsley, black pepper, and salt. Bring mixture to a boil.
04 - Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes until chicken is fully cooked through.
05 - Remove chicken breasts from the pot using tongs and shred meat with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the broth.
06 - Stir in green beans and egg noodles. Simmer uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes until noodles reach al dente texture and green beans are tender.
07 - Add peas to the pot and cook for 2 additional minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove and discard bay leaf.
08 - Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The broth develops such a clean, rich flavor that youll find yourself tilting the bowl to catch every last spoonful.
- Its completely adaptable to whatever vegetables are hiding in your crisper drawer, making it perfect for those evenings when a grocery trip just isnt happening.
02 -
- Adding the noodles too early will result in mushy pasta that drinks up all your beautiful broth, so patience pays off here.
- If youre making this ahead of time, consider keeping the noodles separate and adding them to individual servings to maintain their perfect texture.
03 -
- Save Parmesan rinds in your freezer and toss one into the simmering broth for an incredible depth of flavor that will have everyone asking for your secret ingredient.
- For a time-saving shortcut that doesnt sacrifice quality, use rotisserie chicken instead of raw chicken breasts—just add the shredded meat near the end of cooking.