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    Recipes » Soup

    Chicken Noodle Soup

    Published: Jan 23, 2019 · Modified: Feb 15, 2021 by Marissa Stevens · 22 Comments

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    Is there a more comforting dish than homemade Chicken Noodle Soup? When it's cold outside or someone is feeling a bit under the weather, it's exactly what comes to mind.

    Chicken Noodle Soup served in white bowls

    I like to season Chicken Noodle Soup simply with just a bit of thyme to enhance the flavor of the broth and vegetables. I typically use homemade chicken broth as the base, using my easy recipe that not only yields delicious broth but ample, tender cooked chicken for making this soup. (The chicken and liquid from this Shredded Chicken would also make a terrific base.) And if you're short on time, you can always use commercial chicken broth and a rotisserie chicken or other leftover cooked chicken.

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    You'll notice from my photos and video that I like to load my soup with plenty of vegetables and noodles. If you prefer a brothier soup, feel free to increase the amount of broth and/or decrease the amount of vegetables and noodles.

    Recipe Tip!

    One tip on the noodles: if you plan to eat this soup over 2 or 3 days, cook and store the noodles separately in the refrigerator, tossed in a bit of olive oil (see recipe notes for specific instructions). Otherwise they'll get overdone and bloated in the leftover soup. Instead, reheat the noodles in the soup. Just stir in your desired amount of cooked noodles to heated soup in the last minute or so before serving.

    cooking noodles separately for chicken noodle soup

    Pair With

    • Savory Scones (Flaky, tender and loaded with gruyere cheese and chives, these are the perfect pair for brothy soups.)
    • Lavosh Crackers (Easy to make, perfectly crisp homemade crackers!)
    • Homemade Biscuits (Flaky, fluffy and perfect every time - this is my tried and true recipe.)

    More Comforting Soup Recipes

    • Chicken Potato Soup (Creamy, comforting and veggie loaded.)
    • Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup (With egg noodles and complex Asian flavors, this is one you'll crave.)
    • Turkey and Rice Soup (A great way to enjoy leftover turkey.)
    • Tomato Bisque (Serve along with a grilled cheese for a classic combination!)

    How to Make Chicken Noodle Soup

    Step 1: Soften onion in butter.

    softening onions in butter

    Step 2: Add celery, carrot, chicken broth and thyme; bring to boil.

    sliced carrot and celery with softened onion in soup pot
    adding broth to chicken noodle soup
    adding thyme to chicken noodle soup

    Step 3: Add pasta and cook until nearly tender. (Cook and store pasta separately if eating soup over 2 or 3 days.)

    adding noodles to chicken noodle soup

    Step 4: Stir in cooked chicken; cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve.

    adding chicken to chicken noodle soup

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    Chicken Noodle Soup in white bowls

    Chicken Noodle Soup

    Marissa Stevens
    Homemade chicken broth is worth the extra effort, but your favorite canned or boxed chicken broth works just fine too.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 237 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 large onion coarsley chopped
    • 2 ribs celery thinly sliced into half moons
    • 1 large carrot thinly sliced
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 8 cups chicken broth ideally homemade
    • 6 ounces egg noodles see recipe note #2
    • 2 cups cooked chicken cut in rough 1-inch chunks

    Instructions
     

    • Melt butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened and translucent, 3-5 minutes.
    • Add celery, carrot, thyme, and broth. Bring to boil. Add egg noodles; cook and stir until nearly tender. Add chicken; cook and stir 2 minutes more.
    • Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve.

    Notes

    1. I recommend making Homemade Chicken Broth or Shredded Chicken (including the liquid) as the base of this recipe.
    2. If you'll be eating this soup over a few days, cook the noodles separately until nearly tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a lidded container and toss with a drizzle of olive oil to keep the noodles from sticking together. Refrigerate. Add cooked noodles to reheated soup for a minute or two before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 18gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 1224mgPotassium: 536mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2160IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword comfort food, kid friendly, light, low calorie, winter
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    1. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

      January 27, 2019 at 10:37 am

      I wish I had a bowl of your soup right now. It is cold and rainy in our part of Florida today and your soup looks so good.

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        January 30, 2019 at 5:16 pm

        I wish I could whip you up a batch, Karen! xo

        Reply
    2. Kevin says

      January 25, 2019 at 1:13 pm

      5 stars
      There is nothing better than a big bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup on a chilly winter day! I can taste it now! It's the definition of a comfort food right here!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        January 30, 2019 at 5:16 pm

        I couldn't agree more! Thank you, my friend!!

        Reply
    3. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

      January 24, 2019 at 6:53 pm

      5 stars
      I still can't get over how easy this is to make! I love homemade chicken noodle soup so I'll be trying this one for sure!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        January 30, 2019 at 5:17 pm

        Yay! You know I love to hear that!

        Reply
    4. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says

      January 24, 2019 at 1:57 pm

      5 stars
      I love my chicken soup chunky, so this is totally my kind of soup. And thanks for the tip on storing the noodles separately. I've never thought to do that but it's such a great idea!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        January 30, 2019 at 5:18 pm

        We're simpatico! 😉 Thanks, Kelsie! Storing the noodles separately makes such a big difference!

        Reply
    5. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

      January 24, 2019 at 1:06 pm

      My family needs this soup this week, Marissa! We've all been battling a cold - it look soooo heart warming and nutritious. I might just make a big ol' vat of it!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        January 30, 2019 at 5:19 pm

        Oh no...I hope everyone is feeling better, Katherine. Would love to make you a 'vat' of this myself! 😉

        Reply
    6. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

      January 24, 2019 at 10:20 am

      5 stars
      You are absolutely right - there isn't a more comforting dish than chicken noodle soup, especially if it's homemade! And, I'm totally with you, I like my soup loaded with all the goodies, so this is totally calling my name! Cozy perfection!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        January 30, 2019 at 5:19 pm

        awww....thanks so much, Cheyanne!

        Reply
    7. Linda says

      January 24, 2019 at 9:30 am

      I enjoy a good bowl of chicken noodle soup on a cold day, just like today. It's always comforting and I love how you add l extra vegetables in this soup.

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        January 24, 2019 at 10:12 am

        Thanks, Linda! I do like lots of veggies in this!

        Reply
    8. Dawn says

      January 24, 2019 at 6:51 am

      5 stars
      One of my all time faves, especially this time of year! It's been so cold here lately and soup is definitely in order. Maybe some bread for dunkin' 😉 ?? Hope you have a wonderful weekend ahead, Marissa 🙂

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        January 24, 2019 at 10:12 am

        Definitely better with a hunk of bread! Thanks, Dawn. You have a wonderful weekend too!

        Reply
    9. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      January 24, 2019 at 5:49 am

      5 stars
      The best kind of comfort food Marissa! One of our favorites. Can't wait to give your recipe a try!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        January 24, 2019 at 10:13 am

        Yay! Love to hear that, Mary Ann!

        Reply
    10. David @ Spiced says

      January 24, 2019 at 4:47 am

      5 stars
      That's an excellent tip about storing the noodles separately! Whenever we make chicken noodle soup, I always store it all together...and then we can it 'chicken noodle soup sludge' by the 2nd and 3rd day. It's still delicious! It's just a thick version of soup without much broth. Your version looks fantastic, my friend. I'm actually feeling a little under the weather myself this morning, and a big bowl of this soup would be just what the doctor ordered!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        January 24, 2019 at 10:13 am

        haha...chicken soup sludge is right! 😉 Sorry to hear that you're feeling under the weather, David. Wish I could deliver you a bowl of this soup...

        Reply
    11. Giovanna says

      December 07, 2011 at 6:07 am

      I love soups and i'll try for sure !!! I can already smell it .... Ciao !!!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        December 08, 2011 at 3:08 pm

        Yay! Thank you so much, Giovanna!

        Reply

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