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Easy Egyptian chicken noodle soup with vegetables and small pasta shells in a cozy homemade broth

Easy Egyptian Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

This easy Egyptian chicken noodle soup recipe is a cozy, one-pot meal made with tender chicken, vegetables, and small pasta shells in a light, flavorful broth. It’s a simple, family-friendly twist on traditional Egyptian chicken soup, ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for a quick, comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Egyptian, Middle Eastern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 raw chicken breast - Or 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 6 cups water - Or chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 5 cardamom pods - or 1/4 ground cardamom
  • 1/2 tsp mastic gum
  • Salt & Pepper - to your taste
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder - optional
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder - optional
  • 1 1/2 cup peas & carrots - fresh or frozen
  • 3/4 cup corn - fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup small pasta shells
  • fresh lemon - for serving
  • parsely - Optional for garnishing (chopped)

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, add onion, bay leaves, cardamom, mastic gum, and salt & Pepper.
    Preparing to cook chicken to make Egyptian chicken noodle soup base
  2. Add water, garlic powder, and onion powder, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
    Preparing to boil chicken to make Egyptian chicken noodle soup
  3. Add raw chicken and cook until tender.
    boiling chicken in broth to make Egyptian chicken noodle soup base
  4. Then shred the chicken and return it to the pot.
    shredded chicken for easy Egyptian chicken noodle soup recipe
  5. Stir in carrots, peas, and corn, and simmer for 10 minutes or until tender.
    adding carrots peas and corn to chicken soup for flavor and texture
  6. Add small pasta shells, mix well, and cook until al dente (8 minutes).
    Adding small pasta shells to Egyptian chicken noodle soup
  7. Adjust the seasoning to your taste and serve hot.
    simmering chicken noodle soup with vegetables and pasta in one pot
  8. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon and garnish with chopped parsley.
    finished Egyptian chicken noodle soup with vegetables and pasta ready to serve

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for a faster version.
  • Avoid overcooking pasta to keep the texture perfect.
  • Add lemon juice before serving for extra brightness.
  • For meal prep, cook pasta separately to prevent sogginess.