Jul 14 2026
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Umstead Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Inspired by Herons
Time45m
Serves6

Make Umstead Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Soup Base

Chicken

Noodles

Garnish

Method

Preparation of Soup Base

  1. 1

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté until soft, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add Garlic

    Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Combine Broth and Seasonings

    Pour in the chicken broth and add bay leaves, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Cooking Chicken

  1. 4

    Add Chicken

    Once the broth is boiling, add the chicken breasts. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

  2. 5

    Shred Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Then shred the chicken using two forks.

Cooking Noodles

  1. 6

    Cook Egg Noodles

    In a separate pot, cook the egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Final Assembly

  1. 7

    Combine Everything

    Return the shredded chicken to the pot with the broth and vegetables. Add the cooked egg noodles and stir to combine.

  2. 8

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Remove bay leaves before serving.

  3. 9

    Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy!

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