This hearty and flavorful spaetzle and chicken soup is the perfect comfort food for a chilly day. Made with tender chicken, homemade spaetzle noodles, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, this soup is a satisfying meal the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 cup homemade spaetzle noodles
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil.
- Add chicken breasts and simmer for 20 minutes, until cooked through. Remove chicken from the broth and shred with a fork.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery to the broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in spaetzle noodles, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 10 minutes.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot and simmer for additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Spaetzle is a type of German egg noodle that adds a unique texture to the soup.
Homemade spaetzle noodles are easy to make and taste much better than store-bought ones.
This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables.