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How to Make Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

This is my go-to Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup recipe! I've been making it for years and it's one of my favorite cozy meals when it's cold outside. Made with simple-but-flavorful ingredients, I love that even my picky kiddos will eat it! This soup is hearty, nourishing, and comes together in under an hour with minimal effort. If you've been looking for the best tried-and-true chicken noodle soup, you'll love this easy recipe!
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 428kcal
Author Christine McMichael

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons avocado oil or butter, divided
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders or thinly sliced chicken breast
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • 4-5 large carrots peeled and diced
  • 4-5 medium celery ribs diced
  • 2 teaspoons salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 7-8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 12 ounces dry egg noodles

Instructions

  • Heat 1 Tablespoon of avocado oil (or butter) in a dutch oven (or large pot) over medium-high heat, then add in the chicken.
  • Cook for about 10-15 minutes (or until fully cooked). Set the chicken aside.
  • Meanwhile, dice the onions, carrots, and celery.
  • Add the remaining oil to pan, then add in the veggies, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir and cook for about 10 minutes, or until they begin to soften.
  • Add in the garlic and seasoning, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
  • Add in the broth and bay leaf, then bring to a simmering boil.
  • Add the lid and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile cube the chicken.
  • Add in the dry egg noodles and cooked chicken, then add the lid and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from the heat as soon as the noodles are tender. The noodles will continue to cook once you remove the pot from the heat.
  • Serve into bowls and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken: Save time by using pre-cooked rotisserie chicken instead of cooking it from scratch.
  • Add more broth as needed: The noodles will soak up liquid, so feel free to add extra broth to keep it soupy.
  • Don’t overcook the noodles: They’ll continue cooking in the hot broth after you remove the pot from the heat.
  • Swap for any veggies you want! Zucchini, tomatoes, corn, potatoes...the options are limitless.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Cups | Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 2041mg | Potassium: 833mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 8160IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg