Chicken Noodle Soup with Veggies (Print)
A warming soup combining diced chicken, egg noodles, and fresh vegetables in a rich, seasoned broth.
# What You Need:
→ Poultry
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 14 oz), 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 oz egg noodles
→ Seasonings
10 - 2 tbsp olive oil
11 - 1 tsp dried thyme
12 - 1 bay leaf
13 - 1/2 tsp dried parsley
14 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
15 - 1 tsp salt, or to taste
# How to Make:
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. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken just begins to turn white on the outside.
04 - Pour in chicken broth. Add thyme, bay leaf, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
05 - Add green beans to the simmering broth. Continue cooking for 10 minutes until beans begin to tenderize.
06 - Stir in egg noodles. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender but not mushy.
07 - Add frozen peas and cook for 2 additional minutes until heated through. Remove and discard bay leaf. Taste broth and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
08 - Ladle hot soup into bowls. Serve immediately while steaming hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together faster than you can watch a sitcom episode.
- The balance of tender noodles and crisp veggies is simply perfect.
02 -
- Do not overcook the noodles or they will turn into mush and soak up all the liquid.
- Rotisserie chicken saves time but adds salt, so taste the broth before seasoning.
03 -
- Let the soup cool slightly before storing to prevent the noodles from absorbing all the liquid.
- Fresh lemon juice squeezed right before serving brightens the entire bowl.