Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Yield: 6 servings
• Category: Soup / Comfort Food
• Cuisine: American
• Keywords: healing chicken soup, chicken noodle soup, comfort soup, homemade soup, deesviral

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups chicken broth (preferably homemade)
• 1 1/2 lbs bone-in or boneless chicken (breasts or thighs)
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups egg noodles
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Optional: fresh parsley or dill for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 6–7 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in chicken broth and add chicken, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf.
5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
6. Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot.
7. Add egg noodles and cook for 8–10 minutes until tender.
8. Stir in lemon juice, remove bay leaf, and adjust seasoning to taste.
9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Why This Soup Heals

This soup combines warm broth, protein-rich chicken, mineral-packed vegetables, and immune-supporting garlic and herbs. The slow simmer extracts deep flavor while creating a nourishing base that helps hydrate, soothe, and restore — exactly what comfort food should do.

Tips & Variations

• Use bone-in chicken for an even richer, collagen-filled broth.
• Add ginger or turmeric for extra anti-inflammatory benefits.
• This soup freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.