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steve's super-simple chicken soup

Recipe by
Corinne White
Thousand Oaks, CA

Every family has a favorite version of Chicken Noodle Soup. Finding ours was an adventure. Hope you enjoy it! The photo is from the first time I made my honey MY family version (i.e., before I learned that he loathes celery). :)

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For steve's super-simple chicken soup

  • 32 oz
    low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 sm
    onion, chopped
  • 4 md
    carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3
    bay leaves (dried)
  • 2-3 sprig
    rosemary (fresh)
  • 2
    chicken breast fillets (boneless, skinless)
  • 8 oz
    wide egg noodles
  • salt & pepper to taste

How To Make steve's super-simple chicken soup

  • 1
    In a medium-large pot, heat broth, bay, rosemary, onions and carrots to boiling. Add chicken and reduce to simmer. Simmer 10 minutes, then cover and remove from heat. Let stand 15-20 minutes or until chicken is just cooked through. Remove chicken from pot and set aside. Remove bay and rosemary and discard. Taste broth for seasoning. Add salt and pepper as needed. Heat broth to low boil. Shred cooked chicken. Set aside. Add noodles to pot and cook to al dente. Do not over-cook! Reduce heat to low simmer. Add chicken back to pot to heat through. Taste for seasoning, adjust and serve.
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