True Comfort Soup with Chicken and Noodles

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

A hearty bowl of chicken broth infused with carrots, celery, and noodles, finished with a splash of lemon and fresh herbs. This Western-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs chicken breast, carrots, celery for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 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 lb chicken breast
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 stalks celery
• 1.5 cups egg noodles
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried thyme

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Dice 1 onion and 2 cloves garlic. Sauté in 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes until soft.
2. Step 2: Add 2 diced carrots and 2 diced celery stalks. Cook for 3 minutes until slightly tender.
3. Step 3: Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and 1.5 cups egg noodles. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tsp thyme and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Cook for 2 minutes until noodles are al dente.
5. Step 5: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.