Chicken Noodle Soup with Veggies (Printable)

A comforting bowl featuring tender chicken, egg noodles, and fresh vegetables in aromatic broth.

# What You Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 14 ounces), diced

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
03 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
04 - 1 medium onion, chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
07 - 1 cup frozen peas

→ Broth & Noodles

08 - 7 cups low-sodium chicken broth
09 - 5 ounces egg noodles

→ Seasonings

10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1 bay leaf
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
14 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
15 - 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
03 - Add diced chicken to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meat just begins to turn white on the outside.
04 - Pour in chicken broth. Add thyme, bay leaf, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
05 - Add green beans to the simmering soup. Cook for 10 minutes until beans begin to tenderize.
06 - Stir in egg noodles. Continue simmering for 6-8 minutes, or until noodles reach desired tenderness.
07 - Add frozen peas and cook for 2 additional minutes until heated through.
08 - Remove and discard bay leaf. Taste soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve piping hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The broth develops incredible depth from cooking the chicken right in the pot
  • Its forgiving enough to let you use whatever veggies are languishing in your crisper drawer
  • This is the kind of soup that actually tastes better the next day
02 -
  • The noodles will continue absorbing liquid even after you turn off the heat so stop cooking while they still have a slight bite
  • Fresh lemon juice added right before serving brightens the entire bowl and cuts through the richness
03 -
  • Cut all your vegetables into similar sized pieces so they cook at the same rate
  • If making ahead hold back the noodles and add them when reheating to prevent them from becoming mushy

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