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One Pot Chicken Soup Recipe

One pot chicken soup in Dutch oven with chicken, noodles, and vegetables in golden broth

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Classic chicken soup with tender chicken, vegetables, and egg noodles in rich broth—all cooked in one pot for ultimate comfort in 40 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning (optional)
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3 celery ribs, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2 cups egg noodles (wide or extra-wide)
  • 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • 12 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

 

  • Extra salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning if using.
  • Heat olive oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken and cook 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté 5-6 minutes until softened.
  • Add garlic and cook 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
  • Add bay leaves, thyme, parsley, and rosemary. Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Add chicken back to pot. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return to pot.
  • Bring soup back to gentle boil. Add egg noodles.
  • Cook 8-10 minutes until noodles are tender.
  • In last 2 minutes, add frozen peas if using.
  • Remove bay leaves.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley.

 

  • Serve hot.

Notes

  • Don’t skip browning chicken for maximum flavor
  • Use quality low-sodium broth
  • Simmer gently to keep chicken tender
  • Add noodles last to prevent mushiness
  • Fresh lemon juice brightens entire soup
  • For meal prep: freeze without noodles, add fresh when serving
  • Thighs stay moister than breasts
  • Rotisserie chicken works as shortcut

 

  • Freezes beautifully for up to 3 months

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