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Amanda Patel

Easy Chicken Noodle Soup (One-Pot, 35 Minutes)

This cozy Chicken Noodle Soup delivers comfort in just 35 minutes with soft noodles, tender chicken, and an aromatic broth layered with garlic, thyme, bay leaf, and a bright chive and olive oil finish. It's easy, flexible, and perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 5 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (plus more to finish)
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 carrots, thinly sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2.5 cups cooked shredded chicken (breast or thigh)
  • 7 oz wide egg noodles
  • 0.75–1 tsp fine sea salt, to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2–3 tbsp chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tsp white wine vinegar or lemon juice (optional)

Equipment

  • 5–6 quart Dutch oven or soup pot
  • flexible spatula to release fond after sautéing
  • tongs for removing thyme and bay leaf
  • chef's knife for prepping vegetables
  • cutting board

Method
 

  1. Warm olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery along with a pinch of salt. Sauté until vegetables are glossy and slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and stir constantly for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken stock, add thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes to let flavors meld.
  4. Stir in cooked shredded chicken and egg noodles. Simmer for 8–10 minutes until noodles are just tender.
  5. Remove bay leaf and thyme stems. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Off heat, stir in chopped chives, a drizzle of olive oil, and optional lemon juice or vinegar.
  6. Let soup rest for 2 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend. Adjust salt or acidity if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 25gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 470mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 7850IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken or precut vegetables for time-saving. For a creamy version, stir in evaporated milk off heat. Store without noodles if freezing. Finish with lemon juice, fresh chives, or chili oil for added brightness.

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