This Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is tender chicken, egg noodles, carrots, celery, and onion simmered in a rich savory broth — just $3.05 a serving, ready in 45 minutes, and so much better than anything from a can.
Add the chicken breasts, chicken broth, celery, carrots, and onion to a large stockpot or Dutch oven.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
Stir in the thyme, garlic, salt, pepper, bay leaves, and water.
Increase the heat and bring the soup back to a boil.
Stir in the egg noodles and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender.