Meta Info
Servings: 6–8
Total Time: 35 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Calories: ~260 per serving
Intro
Few recipes feel as comforting as a warm pot of homemade Chicken Noodle Soup. Loaded with tender chicken, soft egg noodles, hearty vegetables, and flavorful broth, this classic recipe tastes like pure comfort in a bowl.
Perfect for chilly evenings, sick days, meal prep, or anytime you need a cozy dinner everyone loves.
Look at the Recipe
- Classic homemade comfort food
- One-pot meal
- Easy weeknight dinner
- Family favorite recipe
- Great for leftovers
- Uses rotisserie chicken shortcut
Ingredients Needed
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 carrots, chopped
- ½ onion, diced
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup egg noodles
- 2 cups water
Optional additions:
- Fresh parsley
- Lemon juice
- Extra garlic
- Frozen peas
- Fresh rosemary
How to Make
Step 1: Cook Vegetables
Heat olive oil in a large stockpot.
Add:
- Carrots
- Celery
- Onion
Cook 5–8 minutes until vegetables begin softening.
Step 2: Add Broth
Pour in:
- Chicken broth
- Water
- Garlic
- Thyme
- Salt
- Pepper
- Bay leaves
Bring to a boil.
Add shredded chicken.
Step 3: Simmer
Reduce slightly and cook several minutes to allow flavors to blend.
Step 4: Add Noodles
Stir in egg noodles.
Cook 8–10 minutes until noodles become tender.
Step 5: Finish
Remove bay leaves.
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Serve warm.
Storage & Serving Suggestions
Fridge: Store up to 4 days
Freezer: Freeze soup without noodles for up to 3 months
Reheat: Warm slowly on stovetop
Serve with:
- Homemade rolls
- Crackers
- Garlic bread
- Grilled cheese sandwiches
Final Thoughts
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup never goes out of style. Warm broth, tender chicken, vegetables, and noodles create the kind of meal that instantly feels comforting from the very first spoonful.
