Chicken Noodle Soup
When my body is tired and achy, or I’m feeling a bit under the weather, I always throw together this Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup recipe. The aroma that fills my house as it cooks is absolutely delicious, and the “from scratch” chicken soup flavor makes it the ultimate comfort food. But don’t worry, this surprisingly simple and easy recipe makes the BEST homemade chicken noodle soup with very little hands-on time!
I start this soup with a simple mirepoix of onion, carrot, and celery, along with a little garlic for extra depth. As they simmer with the chicken breasts, they deepen the flavors of the chicken broth and make it taste like it’s been cooking all day. Basil, thyme, bay leaf, and freshly cracked pepper give it a classic warm flavor, while the wholesome veggies add plenty of color and texture to each bowl. I just LOVE this easy chicken noodle soup!
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 4 carrots
- 2 ribs celery
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- ¼ tsp black pepper (freshly cracked)
- 1-3 tsp salt (divided)
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 6 oz. egg noodles (uncooked)