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A comforting and easy homemade chicken noodle soup made with simple pantry ingredients, featuring tender vegetables, seasoned cooked chicken, egg noodles, and a savory broth. Ready in 35 minutes, perfect for chilly evenings or family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium sweet onion, diced small
  • 2 stalks celery, diced small
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 48 ounces low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 1/4 cups dried egg noodles
  • 1/2 pound (about 1 cup) shredded or chopped cooked, seasoned chicken breast

Instructions

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 medium diced sweet onion, 2 diced celery stalks, 2 peeled and sliced medium carrots, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; sauté, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften (about 5 minutes).
  3. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 30–60 seconds.
  4. Pour in 48 ounces low-sodium chicken broth and stir in 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and the remaining 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
  5. Add 2 1/4 cups dried egg noodles; simmer, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender (about 8–10 minutes), checking package directions for timing.
  6. Stir in about 1/2 pound (≈1 cup) shredded or chopped cooked seasoned chicken breast and heat through for a few minutes.
  7. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.

Notes

To keep noodles from getting mushy, cook noodles separately and add them to bowls just before serving or add noodles only when ready to eat., Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness; split salt additions for balanced seasoning., Rotisserie chicken can be used as a time saver, added near the end to warm through., Homemade chicken stock can replace broth for deeper flavor., When reheating leftovers, add broth or water to loosen soup as noodles soak up liquid., Freeze the soup without noodles to avoid mushiness; add fresh noodles when reheating., Add fresh herbs like parsley or dill right before serving for freshness., Optional add-ins include diced potatoes, frozen peas, or crushed red pepper flakes for heat., Serve with warm popovers, toasted focaccia, or oyster crackers for texture.

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