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Easy Cozy Chicken Noodle Soup with Fresh Dill Recipe

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This comforting chicken noodle soup features a bright, clear broth with fresh dill stirred in at the end. It’s a budget-friendly, one-pot meal that’s perfect for cold days and picky eaters.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken (3–4 pounds / 1.3–1.8 kg)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
  • 3 celery stalks, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups (1.9 liters) water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces (225 grams) wide egg noodles
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (optional)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the whole chicken dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Place chicken in pot, breast side down, and cook without moving for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Turn and brown the other side for 3-4 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Return chicken to pot along with any juices. Add water, bay leaves, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer gently for 45-60 minutes until chicken is cooked through and meat starts to pull away from bones.
  4. Carefully remove chicken from pot using tongs. Place on a cutting board or in a bowl. Let cool for about 5 minutes. Using two forks, pull meat off bones. Discard skin and bones. Shred meat into bite-sized pieces.
  5. While chicken cools, bring a separate pot of salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles according to package directions (about 6-8 minutes). Drain and rinse with cool water. Set aside.
  6. Return shredded chicken to the pot. Use a slotted spoon to remove bay leaves and any small bones. Taste broth and adjust seasoning. Stir in fresh dill and lemon juice (if using). Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  7. To serve, place a generous handful of noodles in each bowl. Ladle hot soup over noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately with crusty bread or saltine crackers.

Notes

For best leftovers, store soup and noodles separately. Cook noodles separately to prevent them from getting mushy. Add fresh dill at the very end to preserve its bright flavor. This soup tastes even better the next day.

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Keywords: chicken noodle soup, easy chicken soup, homemade chicken soup, fresh dill soup, comfort food, budget-friendly soup, one-pot meal

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