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Grandma's Chicken Soup

Aaron recipes
A classic, soul-warming chicken noodle soup with a crystal-clear golden broth, tender veggies, and egg noodles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Stockpot
  • Cutting Board
  • Ladle

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in, skinless)
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 6 oz wide egg noodles
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 7 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth, add chicken thighs, thyme, and bay leaves.
  • Bring to a simmer (do not boil hard). Cook for 25 minutes until chicken is tender. Skim foam.
  • Remove chicken, shred meat, and discard bones. Return meat to pot.
  • Bring to a boil, add noodles, and cook for 6-8 minutes. Stir in parsley and serve.

Notes

For the clearest broth, simmer gently and do not let the pot come to a violent boil. Cook noodles separately if storing leftovers.
Keyword Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe, grandmas chicken soup, homemade chicken soup