Classic Comfort: Chicken Noodle Soup

This chicken noodle soup is the ultimate comfort food that will warm your soul on a cold winter day. Made with tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and hearty noodles, this homemade soup is both delicious and nourishing. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can whip up a pot of this comforting soup in no time. It's the perfect dish to share with family and friends or enjoy as a satisfying meal on its own.

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 8 ounces egg noodles
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

1. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
2. Add the chicken pieces, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper to the pot.
3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
4. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred the meat using two forks.
5. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and add the egg noodles.
6. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
7. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.
8. Remove the bay leaf from the soup.
9. Serve the chicken noodle soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

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