The Best Chicken Noodle Soup

Method

Directions

1. 1
   Pat chicken dry with paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a stockpot, heat oil at medium-high heat.
2. 2
   Add chicken a few pieces at a time, skin side down, and cook 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
3. 3
   Remove chicken, remove skin, and save 2 tablespoons of the drippings.
4. 4
   Add onion to drippings and cook at medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes, or until tender. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Add broth and bring mixture to a boil.
5. 5
   Add chicken back in. Add celery, carrots, bay leaves, and thyme. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is tender.
6. 6
   Remove chicken again and set aside. Remove soup from heat, add noodles, and let sit, covered, for about 20 minutes, or until noodles are cooked.
7. 7
   Once chicken has cooled, shred into small bite-sized pieces. Put meat back in pot. Add in parsley and lemon juice. Add extra salt and pepper if desired. Remove bay leaves.
8. 8
   Serve and enjoy!