Sick Day Chicken Noodle Soup
This Sick Day Chicken Noodle Soup is a warm, comforting classic packed with tender chicken, nourishing vegetables, and soothing broth. Perfect for cold and flu season, this easy homemade chicken soup helps you feel better while delivering rich flavor and wholesome goodness in every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened (about 5–7 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken, chicken broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove chicken, shred into bite-sized pieces, and return to the pot.
- Add egg noodles and cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice (if using).
- Serve warm.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.Add ginger or turmeric for extra immune-boosting benefits.Cook noodles separately if planning to store leftovers to prevent sogginess.Adjust broth quantity for desired thickness.
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