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Comforting Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe for Cozy Nights

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A warm and flavorful chicken noodle soup with fresh herbs, perfect for cozy nights or when you need a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped into small pieces
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz wide egg noodles
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Fresh thyme

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients: Peel and slice the carrots, chop the celery and onion, and mince the garlic. Set them aside.
  2. Season the chicken: Sprinkle salt and pepper generously over the chicken thighs.
  3. Cook the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  4. Sauté the vegetables: In the same pot, add the onion, celery, and carrots. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  5. Add the liquid and herbs: Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf and fresh thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  6. Return the chicken: Place the chicken thighs back into the pot. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  7. Remove and shred the chicken: Take out the chicken thighs and shred the meat using two forks. Discard the bones and skin. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  8. Cook the noodles: Add the egg noodles to the soup and cook according to package instructions (usually 6-8 minutes).
  9. Finish with fresh herbs: Stir in the chopped parsley and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
  10. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Notes

[‘Let the chicken cook low and slow in the broth for maximum flavor.’, ‘Use fresh herbs for the best taste.’, ‘Add noodles towards the end of cooking to avoid them becoming mushy.’, ‘Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.’, ‘Skim foam off the broth while the chicken simmers for a cleaner soup.’]

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Keywords: chicken noodle soup, comfort food, cozy nights, homemade soup, fresh herbs, easy dinner, winter recipe

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