Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 lbs)
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened.
- Add garlic and thyme. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the whole chicken and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
- Remove chicken, shred the meat, and discard bones.
- Add egg noodles to the pot and cook until tender.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use homemade broth for better flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze soup for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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