Hearty Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
Nothing beats a warm bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup, especially when it's packed with flavor and made from scratch. This recipe has everything you love—tender chicken, hearty veggies, and perfectly cooked noodles—all with an extra depth of flavor from a secret ingredient: fish sauce. Whether you're feeling under the weather or just craving a cozy meal, this soup is pure comfort in a bowl.
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Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 5 garlic cloves minced or crushed
- 1 large yellow or sweet onion diced
- 4 celery stalks diced
- 4 large carrots peeled and diced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 cups chicken broth or water
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried sage
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 6 ounces egg noodles uncooked
- 1 pound chicken breast see note
- ¼ cup fresh parsley roughly chopped
Instructions
- Melt butter in a dutch oven or a large pot over medium heat. Once heated, add the onion, celery, carrot, garlic, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Saute for 8-10 minutes stirring occasionally.1 large yellow or sweet onion, 4 celery stalks, 4 large carrots, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 5 garlic cloves
- Add the chicken broth, thyme, sage, bay leaves, fish sauce, and an additional 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and mix well.8 cups chicken broth or water, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon dried sage, 2 bay leaves, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and add the chicken breast, ensuring it is completely submerged. If it’s not, you can add a little more chicken broth. Keep the mixture to a simmer and allow the chicken to cook for 12-15 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.1 pound chicken breast
- Remove the chicken from the pot and allow to cool for several minutes. Meanwhile, add the uncooked noodles to the broth and cook to the package directions.6 ounces egg noodles
- While the noodles are cooking, shred the chicken into bite sized pieces using your hands or two forks.
- Once the noodles are cooked, return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine.
- Taste the soup for seasoning, adjust to your preferences, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy!¼ cup fresh parsley
Notes
- You can also substitute this for pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. In that case, you can skip step 3.
Nutrition Facts
Hearty Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
321
% Daily Value*
Fat
11.83
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
3.5
g
22
%
Cholesterol
61.67
mg
21
%
Sodium
533.33
mg
23
%
Potassium
241.67
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
27.5
g
9
%
Fiber
1.83
g
8
%
Sugar
2.33
g
3
%
Protein
17.67
g
35
%
Vitamin A
3155.67
IU
63
%
Vitamin C
2.33
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.