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Small Batch Chicken Noodle Soup

Small batch chicken noodle soup with a clear, golden broth and tender egg noodles cooked right in the pot. Simmered chicken breast adds a light, savory flavor and easy shredding for a cozy, weeknight-style bowl.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup base and chicken
  • 1 chicken breast About 8 oz
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery sliced
  • 0.25 onion diced
  • 2 clove garlic minced
  • 4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.25 tsp dried parsley
Noodles and finishing
  • 3 oz egg noodles
  • 0.25 lemon lemon juice juice of 1/4 lemon
  • 1 salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Sauté vegetables
  1. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then sauté the onion, carrots, and celery for 4 minutes until slightly softened and fragrant.
Build the broth
  1. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, then pour in the chicken broth and stir in the dried thyme and dried parsley.
Simmer the chicken
  1. Add the chicken breast whole and simmer for 18-20 minutes until cooked through.
Shred and return to pot
  1. Remove the chicken, shred it, and return the shredded chicken to the pot.
Cook the noodles
  1. Add the egg noodles and cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
Finish and garnish
  1. Squeeze in the lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Top with fresh parsley to garnish and serve hot.

Notes

For best texture, avoid boiling hard once the noodles go in—keep the soup at a gentle simmer so the egg noodles stay tender. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days; the noodles will continue to soften, so add a splash of broth when reheating. Freeze is not recommended due to noodle texture. Dietary swap: for gluten-free, use gluten-free egg noodles and cook them to package directions while keeping the soup at a gentle simmer.