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One Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

One Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Homemade chicken noodle soup in one pot in about 45 minutes, about $1.68 a serving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs ($3.60)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil ($0.08)
  • 1 onion diced ($0.40)
  • 3 carrots sliced ($0.45)
  • 3 stalks celery sliced ($0.45)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced ($0.15)
  • 8 cups low sodium chicken broth ($3.20)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme ($0.10)
  • 1 bay leaf ($0.10)
  • 1 tsp salt ($0.02)
  • ½ tsp black pepper ($0.02)
  • 6 oz wide egg noodles ($1.20)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped ($0.30)

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the onion, carrots and celery for 5 minutes until softened, then add the garlic for 30 seconds.
  2. Add the broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, pepper and whole chicken thighs. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 20 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F.
  3. Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks and return it to the pot.
  4. Add the noodles and simmer 6 to 8 minutes until tender. Remove the bay leaf, stir in the parsley and serve.

Notes

Costs are estimates based on average US grocery prices for the amount used.