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Panera Chicken Noodle Soup Copycat

A comforting and hearty chicken noodle soup inspired by Panera Bread, featuring tender chicken, vegetables, and egg noodles in a flavorful broth.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 carrots diced or sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth low sodium preferred
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Chicken and Noodles
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 2 cups egg noodles uncooked

Method
 

Prepare the Soup Base
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and stir in thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Cook the Chicken and Noodles
  1. Once the broth is boiling, add the uncooked egg noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes.
  2. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the shredded chicken to the pot to heat through.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove before serving.

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