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Amanda Patel

Chicken Noodle Soup

This cozy, weeknight-friendly Chicken Noodle Soup uses rotisserie chicken for speed and rich flavor. With soft carrots, celery, and springy egg noodles in a golden herb-infused broth, it's ready in 30 minutes with minimal cleanup and great leftovers.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced small
  • 3 carrots, sliced into coins
  • 2 ribs celery, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried thyme (or 2 tsp fresh)
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano (optional)
  • 8 oz wide egg noodles
  • 3.5 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (or to taste)

Equipment

  • 5–6 qt Dutch oven or soup pot Wide base helps prevent noodle clumping.
  • microplane Optional, for lemon zest.
  • small strainer Optional, to remove bay leaf.
  • measuring spoons and cups
  • ladle For serving.

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large Dutch oven. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 4–5 minutes until glossy and slightly tender.
  2. Stir in garlic, thyme, and oregano. Cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken stock, add bay leaf, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8–10 minutes until carrots are nearly tender.
  4. Add egg noodles and simmer for 6–8 minutes, stirring once or twice, until noodles are just tender.
  5. Stir in shredded chicken and parsley. Warm through for 2–3 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
  6. Off heat, stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper. Let rest 2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 26gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6.5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 7800IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

To lighten it up, reduce noodles and add extra vegetables. For a creamy version, whisk in plain yogurt or a splash of evaporated milk off heat. Don’t boil after adding. It stores well for 3–4 days and freezes best without noodles.

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