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Cozy Chicken Noodle Soup

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A comforting and quick chicken noodle soup using simple pantry staples and leftover rotisserie chicken, perfect for rainy evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded rotisserie chicken works great
  • 8 cups chicken broth use low-sodium if you plan to salt later
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups egg noodles use gluten-free noodles for a gluten-free option
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme can be swapped for a bay leaf or rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Sauté until the vegetables soften and the onion becomes translucent, about 6–8 minutes.
  3. Pour in 8 cups of chicken broth and increase heat to bring the pot to a gentle boil.
  4. Once boiling, add 2 cups of egg noodles and cook according to the package directions, usually 6–8 minutes, until al dente.
  5. Reduce heat to low, stir in 2 cups of shredded cooked chicken and 1 teaspoon of dried thyme. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
  6. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 30gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

For the best flavor, use pre-cooked chicken and fresh herbs right before serving. If storing leftovers, keep noodles separate from broth.
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