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Easy Homemade Chicken Soup Recipe

Easy Homemade Chicken Soup Recipe

This easy homemade chicken soup is comforting and perfect for any time of the year.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1.5 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 3 stalks celery, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 cup egg noodles or small pasta
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until softened.
  2. Add the chicken thighs or drumsticks, chicken broth, water, bay leaf, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. Remove the chicken from the pot, shred the meat, and return it to the soup. Add the egg noodles and cook until tender.
  4. Stir in the fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

You can adjust the seasoning according to your taste. Feel free to add other vegetables if desired.