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Chicken Noodle Soup is one of the best ways to use up leftover shredded chicken. It’s hearty, comforting, and loaded with tender chicken, soft noodles and vegetables.
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Easy Shredded Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken Noodle Soup is one of the best ways to use up leftover shredded chicken. It’s hearty, comforting, and loaded with tender chicken, soft noodles and vegetables.
Total Time30 minutes
Keyword: Shredded Chicken Recipes
Servings: 6
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 2 cups noodles
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 oz cooked chicken
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place a large stockpot over medium heat.
  • Add olive oil, garlic, onions, carrots and celery. Sauté for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add chicken, chicken broth, bay leaves and thyme. Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil.
  • Remove the chicken. Place it in a bowl, and shred it using two forks.
  • Add noodles to the broth and bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until noodles are cooked through.
  • Remove bay leaves and discard. Stir in the shredded chicken. Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper to your preference. Serve and enjoy!