Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

Name: Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 1 onion, diced; 3 carrots, sliced; 3 celery stalks, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 8 cups chicken broth; 2 cups cooked shredded chicken; 2 cups egg noodles; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

6 servings15 min prep35 min cookEasy

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

Story updated September 18, 2026

Chicken soup has been valued across cultures for centuries as both nourishment and folk medicine, with versions appearing in medieval European and Jewish cooking. The chicken-and-noodle combination became especially popular in America in the 20th century, cemented by Campbell's canned version and its reputation as a cold remedy.

Ingredients

Scale:· 6 servings

2 tbsp butter
1 onion, diced
3 carrots, sliced
3 celery stalks, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 cups egg noodles
1 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat and add the onion, carrots, and celery, cooking for 6 to 8 minutes until softened.
2Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3Pour in the chicken broth, add the thyme and bay leaf, and bring the pot to a gentle boil.
4Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes to let the vegetables soften further and the flavors blend.
5Add the egg noodles and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, or until just tender.
6Stir in the shredded chicken and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
7Remove the bay leaf, season with salt and pepper to taste, and finish with chopped parsley before serving.

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