The BEST Chicken Noodle Soup
The flavoring is fantastic, the ingredients are basic, and this is the BEST chicken noodle soup recipe ever! You know that you’re going to need a hearty bowl of chicken noodle soup to get you through these upcoming and impending colder days. This soup is ideal because it uses simple, easy ingredients to create a rich, flavorful soup that is full of thick slices of vegetables, chunks of chicken, and all the flavor you could ask for.
When you’re feeling under the weather and need something to warm and comfort you from the inside out, homemade chicken noodle soup is the perfect choice. My entire family always enjoys this soup when I make it, and I know yours will too! Serve it with these rolls, my Grandma’s homemade bread, or easy no-knead bread, and you’re set! Trust me when I say that you will want to double this recipe and make it frequently this winter.
How To Make The Best Chicken Noodle Soup
Brown the Chicken. Set a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil. Place the chicken skin-side down in the pot. Brown the chicken skin.
Sauté the Vegetables. Place the onions and minced garlic in the chicken fat. Stir and saute for several minutes. After that, add the carrots, celery, and thyme and sauté for an additional minute or two.
Simmer the Soup. To the pot, add the chicken pieces, bay leaves, and turmeric. Cover, bring to a boil, and simmer.
Now the Noodles. After adding the egg noodles to the soup, simmer it for an additional minute or two to ensure the pasta is cooked.
Shred the Chicken. After removing the chicken, put it on a chopping board. Using a fork, shred the soft chicken, then toss it back into the soup.
Freshen Up. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with a pinch of salt.
Can I use bone broth in this recipe?
Sure, use it in the same amount as stock or broth made from chickens.
