Chicken Noodle Soup

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients:

2 tbsp butter

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 carrots, sliced

2 celery stalks, sliced

8 cups chicken broth (homemade or store-bought)

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)

2 tsp dried parsley

1 tsp dried thyme

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)

2 cups egg noodles

1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until slightly softened.

2. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.

3. Add shredded chicken, parsley, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes.

4. Stir in the egg noodles and cook for 8–10 minutes until tender.

5. Add lemon juice if using, stir, and taste for seasoning.

6. Serve hot and enjoy!