Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp (28g) Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup (150g) Yellow Onion, finely diced
- 1 cup (120g) Carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 1 cup (100g) Celery, sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 8 cups (1.9L) Chicken Broth
- 1 lb (450g) Chicken Breast, boneless and skinless
- 1 tsp (1g) Dried Thyme
- 1 tsp (1g) Dried Rosemary, crushed
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 6 oz (170g) Wide Egg Noodles
- 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 6–8 minutes until onions are translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Add the raw chicken breasts, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle boil, then immediately reduce to a low simmer.
- Simmer uncovered for 12–15 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove chicken to a plate and shred with two forks.
- Add the egg noodles to the simmering broth. Cook for 7–9 minutes until tender (al dente).
- Stir the shredded chicken back into the pot. Remove the bay leaf. Stir in lemon juice and fresh parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.