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Classic Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe - Easy and Delicious!

Lori
The Classic Chicken Noodle Soup is a popular comfort food and is especially the best when it's homemade. This version of chicken soup recipe will show you how you can easily make it at home.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Natural Release 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 10 to 12 cups of soup

Ingredients
  

Bouquet Garni Ingredients

  • 6-8 fresh parsley stems
  • 10-12 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 3 fresh rosemary sprigs
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • Kitchen twine

Best Chicken Noodle Soup Ingredients

  • 1 T. extra virgin olive oil
  • 3-4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 large white onion , chopped
  • 4 medium carrots , sliced
  • 4 medium stalks celery , sliced
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 8 c. chicken broth can be homemade chicken stock
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1/2 12- bag (12 oz.) homestyle egg noodles
  • 1 large lime cut into thin wedges (Optional)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the ‘bouquet garni’ by assembling the parsley, thyme, and rosemary sprigs on a clean work surface and securing with kitchen twine, as shown. Securely tuck the bay leaf inside the twine to hold. Set aside.
  • Press the “Sauté” button on the Instant Pot® and adjust to the highest setting. Add the olive oil to the pot, along with the garlic, onion, carrots, and celery. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and develop a bit of color, approximately 4-5 minutes. Turn the unit off.
  • Add the chicken broth to the large pot, along with the chicken thighs and breasts. Add the raw chicken down into the liquid with a wooden spoon or spatula until fully submerged.
  • Add the ‘bouquet garni’ on top and gently push into the liquid, as well. Add the lid and lock into place. Set the pressure release valve to “Sealing” and select the “Manual” button on the high setting. Adjust cook time to 10 minutes.
  • When the cook time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes before doing a quick release of any remaining steam. Turn the unit off.
  • Carefully remove the lid and transfer the chicken pieces to a large, rimmed plate. Shred the meat using two forks and set aside.

Preparing your Egg Noodles

  • Select the “Sauté” function on the highest setting and bring the liquid inside to a boil. Add the egg noodles and boil for 5 minutes. Stir the tender noodles occasionally until it's al dente.
  • Turn the unit off and carefully remove the pot from the unit. Add the shredded chicken back to the pot and stir to combine. Taste and season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired.
  • To serve, transfer the pot of soup to individual soup bowls and offer fresh lime wedges on the side for squeezing, if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. Do not overcook the noodles or they will become mushy. They will continue to soften some in the hot liquid.
Keyword Chicken, Dinner