Description
A comforting and mild chicken noodle soup perfect for kids, featuring tender chicken, soft noodles, and gentle vegetables in a flavorful homemade broth.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 cup small egg noodles
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced carrot, celery, and chopped onion to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Pour in the chicken broth and water. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Add the small egg noodles to the boiling broth. Cook according to package instructions, about 6-8 minutes, until tender.
Stir in the shredded cooked chicken, salt, black pepper, dried parsley, and dried thyme.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the soup for an additional 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Remove from heat and let the soup cool slightly before serving to children.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes