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Cozy Sick Day Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe Easy Homemade Healing Soup

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A warm, comforting chicken noodle soup perfect for sick days or chilly weather, featuring tender chicken, soft noodles, and a rich homemade broth.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth (preferably homemade or low-sodium store-bought)
  • 2 cups (480 ml) water
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced into thin rounds
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)
  • 2 cups (about 300 g or 10.5 oz) cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup (120 g or 4.2 oz) egg noodles
  • 1 tsp dried thyme (or fresh if available)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat a splash of oil over medium heat in a large stockpot or Dutch oven. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until veggies soften and onion is translucent.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and dried thyme; cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. Slowly add chicken broth and water, then add the bay leaf. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes.
  4. Add egg noodles and cook according to package directions, about 7-8 minutes, until tender but still slightly firm.
  5. Stir in shredded cooked chicken and simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through and blend flavors.
  6. Remove bay leaf, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, and sprinkle fresh parsley on top if desired.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and serve warm.

Notes

To make gluten-free, substitute egg noodles with rice noodles or gluten-free pasta. Avoid overcooking noodles to prevent sogginess. Soup tastes better the next day; store noodles separately to keep texture. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the flavor. Slow cooker version: cook all ingredients except noodles on low for 6-7 hours, add noodles last 15 minutes.

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