Chicken Soup (The Soul of American Comfort Food)

Known as “the soul soup of America,” chicken soup is made with tender chicken, carrots, celery, and noodles (or rice) simmered in a flavorful broth. Warm, nourishing, and comforting, chicken noodle soup is the go-to dish for both family dinners and cozy sick days.

01 Information

Grade

Serving

Calorie

Prep Time

Cook Time

Total Time

Easy

4 Servings

320 Kcal

15 Mins

30 Mins

45 Mins

02 Ingredients

  • 2 Chicken Breasts or Thighs (boneless, skinless)

  • 6 cups Chicken Broth

  • 2 Carrots (sliced)

  • 2 Celery Stalks (sliced)

  • 1 small Onion (chopped)

  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced, optional)

  • 150g Egg Noodles (or 1 cup Rice)

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil or Butter

  • Salt (to taste)

  • Black Pepper (to taste)

  • 1 Bay Leaf (optional)

  • Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish)





03 Method

Step 1
Heat Olive Oil or Butter in a large pot. Sauté Onion, Carrots, and Celery for 3–4 minutes.

Step 2
Add Garlic (if using) and cook for 30 seconds.

Step 3
Pour in Chicken Broth and add Bay Leaf. Bring to a boil.

Step 4
Add Chicken pieces, reduce heat, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Step 5
Remove Chicken, shred it with two forks, and return to the pot.

Step 6
Add Egg Noodles (or Rice) and cook until tender (about 8–10 minutes for noodles, 15 minutes for rice).

Step 7
Season with Salt and Black Pepper to taste.

Step 8
Garnish with Fresh Parsley and serve hot.