Chicken Noodle Soup for Kids
A comforting and mild chicken noodle soup perfect for kids, featuring tender chicken, soft noodles, and gentle vegetables in a flavorful homemade broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 cup small egg noodles
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced carrot, celery, and chopped onion to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
Pour in the chicken broth and water. Stir in the dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the shredded cooked chicken and egg noodles to the pot.
Cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the fresh chopped parsley.
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm.