Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

There’s something incredibly comforting about a big pot of homemade chicken noodle soup. Tender shredded chicken, hearty noodles, colorful vegetables, and flavorful broth come together to make a simple meal that feels like home.

This recipe is especially easy to customize, and the good news is that you can control the amount of noodles and broth to get exactly the consistency you prefer.

Ingredients

• 1½–2 lbs cooked chicken, shredded
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3–4 cups egg noodles
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Salt, to taste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
• Fresh parsley, for garnish