Description
Enjoy a comforting bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup made in a small batch, perfect for two. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish, offering a delicious and soothing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 medium carrot peeled and sliced
- 1 celery stalk diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, adjust to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 3 ounces egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional
- Juice of 1/4 lemon, optional
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for 5–6 minutes until the vegetables start to soften and the onions are translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and let the flavors meld for about 5 minutes.
- Add the egg noodles and simmer until tender, about 6–8 minutes.
- Add the cooked, shredded chicken to the pot and heat through for 3–4 more minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with chopped parsley, then ladle into bowls and serve warm.
Notes
- This recipe is ideal for small batch cooking.
- Leftover rotisserie or poached chicken works well.
- Adjust noodle cook time if using homemade noodles.
- Add lemon juice for brightness.
- Pair with crusty bread, grilled cheese, or a simple salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 350-400
- Sugar: Low
- Sodium: Low-sodium broth recommended
- Fat: Moderate
- Saturated Fat: Low
- Unsaturated Fat: Moderate
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Moderate
- Fiber: Low
- Protein: High
- Cholesterol: Moderate
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