Chicken Noodle Soup with Homemade Egg Noodles

Ingredients for Homemade Egg Noodles:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water (or more as needed)

Ingredients for Chicken Noodle Soup:

1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
Homemade egg noodles (from the recipe above)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions for Homemade Egg Noodles:

In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center.
Crack the eggs into the well and lightly beat them.
Gradually incorporate the flour into the eggs, adding water as needed to form a soft dough. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead it for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Roll out the dough to your desired thickness and cut it into thin strips to make egg noodles. Set the noodles aside.

Instructions for Chicken Noodle Soup:

In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, sliced celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
Add the shredded cooked chicken, homemade egg noodles, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Simmer the soup for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the egg noodles are cooked and tender.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Ladle the Chicken Noodle Soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve the soup hot and enjoy!
The homemade egg noodles add a delicious and comforting touch to this classic chicken noodle soup. Feel free to add additional vegetables or herbs according to your preference. Enjoy your homemade Chicken Noodle Soup with Homemade Egg Noodles!