Easy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Easy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Homemade chicken noodle soup is easy to make from scratch with simple ingredients and always full of delicious flavor. It's so comforting on a chilly day!

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 45

Servings:

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons salted butter
1 cup sliced carrots
½ cup chopped yellow onion
½ cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast , cut into bite-sized pieces
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken stock
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2-3 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley , plus more for topping (optional)
½ teaspoon ground thyme
1 ½ cups dry egg noodles
Salt , to taste
Ground black pepper , to taste

S&P, to taste

Instructions

Saute vegetables. In a medium-sized stockpot over medium heat, melt 2 Tablespoons butter. Add 1 cup carrots, 1/2 cup celery and 1 cup onions. Cook for a few minutes. Then stir in 1 teaspoon garlic and cook until the onions become translucent. Slowly whisk in 2 Tablespoons flour until it becomes a thick paste and turns a light golden brown.
Add chicken and seasonings. Add 1 pound chicken pieces, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, 2-3 Tablespoons parsley and 1/2 teaspoon thyme. Slowly whisk in 4 cups chicken stock and bring to a light simmer. Simmer 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Add noodles. Stir in 1 1/2 cups egg noodles and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, or until the noodles and chicken are cooked through. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
Serve warm and top with fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

To freeze: Prepare as directed, however omit the egg noodles. Let soup cool, then place in a zip-top bag or freezer container and store in freezer. To thaw, place in refrigerator (set in a pan so it doesn't make a mess) or in the sink. Then reheat on the stove or in the microwave (cook the noodles separately while it reheats). Stir in the noodles and serve.

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