Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup uncooked egg noodles
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- Prep the Ingredients (Low Intensity):
- Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Finely chop the onion.
- Peel and slice the carrots.
- Chop the celery stalks.
- Mince the garlic.
- Measure out the egg noodles.
- Gather the dried thyme and rosemary.
- Sauté Aromatics (Medium Intensity):
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions, carrots, celery, and minced garlic.
- Sauté until the vegetables are softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Cook Chicken (Medium Intensity):
- Add diced chicken to the pot.
- Cook until chicken is browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Simmer Soup (Low Intensity):
- Pour in chicken broth and water.
- Stir in thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Add Noodles (Medium Intensity):
- Add uncooked egg noodles to the pot.
- Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes or until noodles are tender.
- Adjust Seasoning (Low Intensity):
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Serve (Low Intensity):
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Enjoy Your Hearty Chicken Soup Delight! (Low Intensity):
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fat: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used. Adjust quantities to fit your dietary preferences and restrictions.
