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Homemade Cozy Chicken Noodle Soup with Fresh Dill

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This cozy chicken noodle soup with fresh dill is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chicken, perfectly cooked noodles, and a bright, fresh dill flavor that transforms a simple soup into something truly special. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for cold days or when you need a bowl of something that feels like a hug.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1½ cups)
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 celery stalks, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 ounces wide egg noodles
  • ½ cup fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Optional: ¼ cup heavy cream or half-and-half

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil or butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened and the onions are translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the chicken thighs, salt, pepper, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer. Cover partially and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender (internal temperature of 165°F).
  3. Using tongs, transfer the cooked chicken thighs to a cutting board. Let rest for 5 minutes, then shred the meat into bite-sized pieces using two forks. Discard the bay leaf from the pot.
  4. Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Bring the soup back to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Add the wide egg noodles and cook according to package directions (typically 6-8 minutes), until tender but still slightly firm. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the freshly chopped dill and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. If desired, stir in the heavy cream or half-and-half for a creamier version.
  6. Let the soup rest for 5 minutes before serving. Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra fresh dill sprigs. Serve with crusty bread or crackers.

Notes

For meal prepping, cook the noodles separately and add them to individual servings to prevent mushiness. If freezing, freeze the soup base without noodles and add fresh noodles when reheating. Fresh dill is key; add it after removing from heat to preserve its bright flavor. Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts, but breasts can be used with reduced cooking time (15-18 minutes).

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