Freezer Chicken Noodle Soup
A comforting and hearty chicken noodle soup that can be prepared ahead and frozen for easy meals. This recipe uses simple ingredients and is perfect for busy days when you want a warm, homemade soup ready in minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
3 celery stalks, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
6 ounces egg noodles, uncooked
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and stir in dried thyme, dried parsley, black pepper, and salt.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add shredded cooked chicken and uncooked egg noodles to the pot.
Simmer for an additional 8-10 minutes until noodles are tender.
Remove from heat and let soup cool completely before portioning into freezer-safe containers.
Label containers with date and freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat, thaw soup overnight in the refrigerator and warm on the stove over medium heat until hot.