Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsYoung's Café Vietnamese CuisineTraditional Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Traditional Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Time45m
Serves6

Chicken and noodles in chicken broth.

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Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Chop the onion, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic and set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chicken

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

  3. 3

    Add Broth and Chicken

    Pour in the chicken broth and add the chicken breast. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil.

  4. 4

    Simmer

    Reduce heat and let simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

  5. 5

    Shred the Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.

  6. 6

    Cook the Noodles

    Add the egg noodles to the pot and cook according to package instructions, usually about 7-8 minutes.

  7. 7

    Finish the Soup

    Stir in the fresh parsley before serving. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

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