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Kendyll Niquole

Chicken Noodle Soup

This homemade chicken noodle soup is rich, comforting, and packed with flavor from seared chicken, herbs, and a seasoned broth. Finished with tender noodles and vegetables, it’s a cozy, nourishing dish that can be taken to the next level with a spoonful of chili crisp oil.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 48 oz chicken stock
  • 32 oz bone broth
  • 6 oz extra broad white noodles
  • 5 chicken breasts medium
  • 3 whole carrots chopped
  • 4 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 garlic bulb about 8 cloves minced
  • 4 bay leaves
  • thyme large bunch
  • 5 tbsp salted butter
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp all purpose seasoning
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • salt to taste

Method
 

Make the seasoning mix
  1. In a small bowl, combine all-purpose seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
Season and sear the chicken
  1. Season chicken breasts evenly with part of the seasoning mix.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear chicken on both sides until golden, about 3–4 minutes per side.
  4. Remove and set aside.
Sauté the vegetables
  1. In the same pot, melt butter.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery.
  3. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Build the broth
  1. Pour in chicken stock and bone broth.
  2. Add remaining seasoning mix, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
Simmer the chicken
  1. Return chicken to the pot.
  2. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 20–25 minutes until fully cooked.
Shred the chicken
  1. Remove chicken, shred, then return to the pot.
Cook the noodles
  1. Add noodles and cook 8–10 minutes until tender.
Finish & serve
  1. Season with salt to taste. Remove bay leaves and serve hot.