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Comfort Chicken Noodle Soup

Ultimate Guide to Chicken Noodle Soup

A complete guide to chicken noodle soup, featuring the classic recipe, expert cooking tips, healthy variations, freezer strategies, cultural twists, and a full nutrition breakdown.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • 4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can vegetable broth
  • ½ pound chopped cooked chicken breast
  • 1 ½ cups egg noodles
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Sauté the base: Melt butter in a large pot. Add onion and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add broth: Pour in chicken broth and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
  • Add chicken and vegetables: Stir in chicken, carrots, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Add noodles: Stir in egg noodles and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve: Taste, adjust seasoning, and ladle into bowls.

Notes

  • Cook noodles separately if you plan to store leftovers.
  • Add ginger, garlic, or turmeric for an immune-boosting version.
  • Freeze broth and veggies without noodles for best texture.
  • Author: Soukaina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 210 kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 870mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg