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chicken noodle soup recipe

Cozy Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

This easy homestyle chicken noodle soup combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and egg noodles in a savory broth, with optional Monterey Jack cheese for added creaminess.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2-3 chicken breasts
  • 2 cups celery chopped
  • 1 cup carrots chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bay leaf large
  • 8 cups chicken broth or water broth preferred for richer flavor
  • 1 pound dried egg noodles
  • 6 ounces Monterey Jack cheese shredded, optional
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

  1. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large pot. Add chicken breasts, chopped onion, minced garlic, and bay leaf. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  2. Remove chicken and set aside to cool. Add chopped celery and carrots to the broth. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
  3. Shred or cut the cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces and return to the pot with the vegetables.
  4. Add dried egg noodles to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook according to package directions until noodles are tender.
  5. If using, sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top and stir gently until melted before serving.

Notes

For enhanced flavor, use low-sodium chicken broth and add fresh herbs like thyme or parsley in the last few minutes of cooking.