Quick chicken noodle soup

  • Time35 minutes
  • Serves6
  • CuisineAmerican
  • Per servingAbout 380 cal, 30g protein

Good for meal prep: this reheats well, so cook a double batch and you've got tomorrow's dinner too.

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Ingredients

  • 1½ lb boneless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz egg noodles
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 3 carrots
  • 3 celery stalks
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

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Method

  1. Soften diced onion, carrot and celery in oil 6 minutes. Add garlic and thyme.
  2. Add broth and whole chicken breasts. Simmer 15 minutes, then shred the chicken.
  3. Add the noodles and cook 6 minutes. Return the chicken, season, and finish with parsley.

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