Easy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner; chicken thighs are more affordable.

noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: egg noodles

Whole grain noodles offer more fiber; egg noodles are often cheaper.

Grab a big pot or Dutch oven and heat it up.

Chop 1 onion into small pieces.

Mince 7-8 garlic cloves after smashing them to remove skins.

Chop 3 celery ribs into bite-sized pieces.

Chop carrots into substantial pieces (not specified how many).

Melt butter in the pot and add chopped onions, carrots, celery, and minced garlic.

Stir frequently over medium heat for about 8 minutes until the onions are translucent.

Add 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the pot, making room for contact with the bottom.

Add 8 cups of chicken stock and bay leaves to the pot.

Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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