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Savor the warmth of a classic, homestyle chicken noodle soup. It's the perfect comfort food to lift your spirits, simple enough for those under-the-weather days.
Chicken, bone-in, trimmed
0 lb
to taste
to taste
tablespoons
cups
Onion, chopped
each
Carrot, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
each
Celery Rib, cut into ½-inch pieces
each
each
Bay Leaf
each
Spaghetti, broken into 1-inch pieces
0 oz
Parsley, minced
tablespoons
1. Prep the Chicken
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season with ¼ teaspoon each of salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high until shimmering. Cook chicken until well browned on all sides, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Combine and Simmer
Add broth, onion, carrot, celery, thyme, bay leaf, and an additional ¼ teaspoon salt, stirring to release any browned bits from the pot. Bring to boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until chicken registers 160°F for breasts and 175°F for thighs, about 14 to 17 minutes.
3. Shred the Chicken
Remove the pot from heat; take out thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Place chicken on a plate to cool slightly. Shred into bite-size pieces with forks; discard skin and bones.
4. Cook the Noodles
Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat and stir in pasta. Cook until pasta is tender, typically 9 to 11 minutes, stirring often.
5. Final Touches
Add shredded chicken and parsley to the pot. Cook until the chicken is heated through, roughly 2 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Substitute chicken with leftover turkey, especially great after Thanksgiving.
Add ginger, soy sauce, and star anise to the broth. Swap egg noodles for rice noodles and add bok choy in the last few minutes of cooking.
Add a can of coconut milk for a creamy, Thai-inspired version.
Include cumin, coriander, and chili powder for a Mexican twist. Add corn, black beans, and swap noodles for tortilla strips served on top.
Though chicken is traditional, try using turkey, especially after the holidays, or even a rotisserie chicken for a deeper flavor.
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