Authentic Chicken Noodle Soup
A comforting bowl of broth with tender chicken, hand-pulled noodles, and aromatic herbs, rooted in traditional recipes. This Southeast Asian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, noodles, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.25 lbs, diced chicken thighs
- 8 oz, egg-based noodles
- 2 medium, sliced carrots
- 2 stalks, diced celery
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large pot, sauté 1 diced onion, 2 diced celery stalks, and 2 minced garlic cloves over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened.
- Step 2: Add 1.25 lbs diced chicken thighs and 2 sliced carrots. Cook for 8 minutes until chicken is browned and partially cooked.
- Step 3: Pour in 4 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Step 4: Stir in 8 oz egg-based noodles and cook for 5-7 minutes until al dente. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Step 5: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
