Description
A comforting and easy-to-make Chicken Noodle Soup for two, packed with tender chicken thighs, fresh carrots, onions, and fine egg noodles simmered in flavorful low-sodium chicken stock. Perfect for a cozy meal any day.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1 cup carrot matchsticks, roughly chopped
- ½ small onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. coarse black pepper
Protein and Noodles
- ½ lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2)
- ¾ cups uncooked fine egg noodles (or other noodles with very short required cooking time)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the carrot and onion, then increase heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic, stir, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in the low-sodium chicken stock along with salt and pepper. Increase heat to high and cover the pot to bring the broth to a boil.
- Cook Chicken: Cut the boneless skinless chicken thighs into ½ inch pieces. Once the broth is boiling, stir in the chicken pieces. Bring back to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 1 minute.
- Add Noodles: Increase heat back to high and stir in the fine egg noodles. When the soup returns to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer again and cook until the noodles are al dente, approximately 3 minutes.
- Season to Taste: Taste the soup and add more salt and pepper if desired before serving warm.
Notes
- Using low-sodium chicken stock allows you to control the salt content.
- Fine egg noodles cook quickly; adjust cooking time if using different noodles.
- Chicken thighs provide extra tenderness and flavor compared to breasts.
- Leftover soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chicken noodle soup, easy soup recipe, quick chicken soup, comforting soup for two, stovetop chicken soup
