Description
Warm up with this delightful Sweet Potato Chicken Noodle Soup, a comforting bowl filled with tender chicken, vibrant sweet potatoes, and hearty egg noodles. Perfect for chilly nights or when you need a taste of home, this soup combines savory flavors and nourishing ingredients for a satisfying meal. Each spoonful envelops you in warmth, making it an instant favorite for family gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3β4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), diced
- 8 oz wide egg noodles
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the sweet potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sautΓ© the onions and garlic until fragrant (3-4 minutes).
- Add the chicken breasts and pour in enough chicken broth to cover everything by about an inch. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer.
- Once simmering, add sweet potatoes, carrots, celery, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves. Cook until vegetables are tender (about 15 minutes).
- Add egg noodles during the last 5 minutes of cooking time; stir occasionally until al dente.
- Taste the soup before serving; adjust salt and pepper as needed. Optionally add lemon juice for brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg