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Easy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Name: Easy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 12 ounces extra wide egg noodles (Source: 12 ounces extra wide egg noodles); 1 teaspoon olive oil (Source: 1 teaspoon olive oil); 3 cups diced or shredded chicken (about 2 medium chicken breasts) (Source: 3 cups diced or shredded chicken (about 2 medium chicken breasts)); 2 tablespoons butter (Source: 2 tablespoons butter); 1 each white or yellow onion (diced) (Source: 1 white or yellow onion (diced)); 3 teaspoons minced garlic (Source: 3 teaspoons minced garlic); 3 stalks celery (chopped) (Source: 3 stalks of celery (chopped)); 3 each large carrots (peeled and chopped) (Source: 3 large carrots (peeled and chopped)); 4 cups chicken broth (Source: 4 cups chicken broth); 2 cups water (Source: 2 cups water); 1 each lemon (juice only) (Source: juice of 1 lemon); 2 teaspoons salt (to taste) (Source: 1-2 teaspoons salt (to taste); upper source range endpoint used for shopping.); ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper ( or to taste) (Source: ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper ( or to taste)); 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary (or 1/2 teaspoon Herbs de Provence or Italian herb blend) (Source: 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary (or 1/2 teaspoon Herbs de Provence or Italian herb blend)); 1 cup frozen peas (Source: 1 cup frozen peas)

Easy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is made with extra wide egg noodles, or shredded chicken, and chicken broth.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Original yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 15 listed

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Estimating…

Main courseAmericanChickenPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or less

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

2. Drain and rinse

Complete the draining and rinsing before the ingredients go into the next stage.

3. Prepare for the next step

Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.

Get to know the ingredients

extra wide egg noodles

In the method: Add noodles, boil til tender.

diced or shredded chicken (about 2 medium chicken breasts)

In the method: Add chicken broth, water, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and rosemary.

white or yellow onion (diced)

In the method: Stir in garlic, onions, celery, and carrots.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve.

A little more help as you go

Prepare the finishing addition

Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the pot. Start with this step: Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

What happens at the end?

Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.

Additional recipe notes

Make it creamy: make this soup rich and creamy by stirring 1 cup heavy cream in with the chicken and noodles.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: lecremedelacrumb.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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