Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup – a super easy and flavorful homemade chicken noodle soup made from scratch with chunks of tender chicken and loads of fresh vegetables topped off egg noodles. Hearty, healthy and easy!
Heat oil in a large pot over medium meat. Stir in onion, garlic, celery, bay leaf, followed by thyme, Italian seasoning, white pepper, and paprika. Saute for about 2-3 minutes until onions are wilted.
Add the chicken thighs, and chicken bouillon. Cook for about 1-2 minutes.
Add carrots and broth to cover the chicken, you top with more water. Salt.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 or more or until the chicken is cooked through.
Transfer chicken to a plate and shred the meat; discard the bones.
Add shredded chicken back into the soup together with the noodles. Add water to cover noodles. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes while stirring occasionally .
Adjust seasoning salt, pepper and soup consistency to taste.