One Pot Chicken Noodle Soup with Raw Chicken
This cozy one pot chicken noodle soup starts with raw chicken for deep flavor, simmers up easily, and delivers homemade comfort in every bite. A true weeknight hero and family favorite!
Equipment
- Large Soup Pot
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 carrots sliced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts raw
- 8 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.5 tsp dried thyme
- 0.5 tsp dried basil
- 6 oz egg noodles
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté 5–6 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add garlic, thyme, basil, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir for 1 minute to bloom spices.
- Place raw chicken breasts into the pot. Pour in broth or water until covered. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Simmer uncovered for 1 hour until chicken is tender and broth is rich.
- Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return to the pot. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Add egg noodles and simmer 6–8 minutes until just tender.
- Stir in chopped parsley or dill and serve hot.
Notes
This soup is flexible — swap chicken breasts for thighs, or use gluten-free noodles as needed. For freezer storage, omit noodles until reheating to avoid mushiness.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5100IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2.1mg
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