Chicken Noodle Soup
If you’ve been looking for a hearty Chicken Noodle Soup, you’re in luck! This recipe features perfectly cooked noodles, tender shredded chicken, tasty broth, and fresh veggies for a comfort food powerhouse. This is, a satisfying Chicken Noodle Soup recipe!
Chicken Noodle Soup is definitely the ultimate comfort food. There’s just nothing more satisfying than having a warm bowl of soup filled with noodles, fresh veggies, and shredded chicken. This recipe takes it to the next level to give you the perfect ratios of all ingredients for that classic flavor I know you’ve been craving.
It uses simple, pantry-staple ingredients, which makes this recipe my go-to one if I ever need a classic soup for the family. It comes together easily, and is the ideal soup for a weeknight dinner. This is a heartwarming and delicious, soup!
If you want a soup with more meat in it, try Moroccan Haraira Soup.
🥘 INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED
You will need simple ingredients to make this delicious Chicken Noodle Soup at home. Let’s look at the main ingredients in more detail.
You can scroll down to the recipe card for further details and instructions.
Chicken: You’ll need some chicken for this recipe that we’ll shred and add to the soup. Rotisserie chicken is a great option for tons of flavor! This recipe can also use some baked chicken thighs or chicken breast.
Noodles: You can use your preferred noodles, but egg noodles add that classic flavor. If you don’t have egg noodles, you can use any pasta you like such as farfalle, rotini, or even elbow macaroni.
Broth: A good chicken broth will give it depth and make it taste even better. Look for a chicken broth that’s low in sodium and darker in color. You can also use some chicken bouillon or make chicken broth at home.
Veggies: We’ll also be adding some veggies to make it more nutritious and add more flavor. This recipe calls for some carrots, bell peppers, and onions, but you can add other veggies you like as well.
🔪 HOW TO MAKE
Making this delicious soup at home is easier than you think. Here’s what you need to do to make it at home step by step.
The full instructions are in the recipe card below, but let’s look at the main steps to making this tasty soup.
Step 1:
To start, add olive oil and butter in a large pan. Once the butter melts, add the onion and saute it until they turn translucent. Then add carrots and cook for a minute. Next, add minced garlic and saute again for a few seconds.
Step 2:
To this previous mixture, add the flour and cook on medium heat for a minute. Add the spices and mix on medium low heat for an additional minute.
Step 3:
Now pour the chicken stock into the mixture and keep on stirring to prevent any lumps from forming. Pour a cup of water into the pot and then cover the soup and let it come to a boil
Step 4:
Time for the noodles and chicken! Add noodles, shredded cooked chicken, bell pepper, and an additional cup of water. Cover the pot and let it cook until the noodles are cooked all the way through. Season the soup with salt.
Your delicious Chicken Noodle Soup is ready to be served. Serve it with some toasted bread and sprinkle some chopped parsley before serving
💭 COOKING TIPS
- Depending on how spicy you want the soup to be, you can reduce the white and black pepper. I have used more in the video since this is how we like it at home.
- You can go for green or yellow bell pepper or a mix.
- I have used low-sodium chicken stock.
- You can use ¼ cup noodles if you don’t want the soup to turn out thick.
- If you have chicken bouillon, then use one and a half cubes and dissolve it in 3 cups of boiling water, then use it in the recipe instead of the chicken broth.
📖 DELICIOUS VARIATIONS
This delicious chicken noodle soup is incredibly versatile, and there are many other ingredients you can add to it to make it your own. Here are some ideas you can try:
Veggies: You can add any other veggies you like to this recipe as well since everything goes well with the flavors. Consider adding some fresh spinach or kale at the end and stirring it in for extra veggies.
Pasta variation: Change up the noodles you use in this recipe and make it your own. Some great options include bowtie pasta, small shell pasta, macaroni, rotini, or even tortellini.
Protein variation: You can use another protein in place of (or in addition to) the chicken. Consider using leftover turkey from Thanksgiving to make a tasty soup combination!
💬 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Chicken noodle soup is a classic comfort food that consists of chicken, noodles, and vegetables cooked in a flavorful broth. It is often served as a starter or main course for lunch or dinner and is popular around the world. The ingredients can vary depending on the region and culture, but it typically includes chicken, egg noodles, carrots, onions, garlic, and spices.
Yes, homemade chicken noodle soup is a healthy and nutritious meal. It is packed with protein from the chicken, vitamins and minerals from the vegetables, and complex carbohydrates from the noodles. It is also low in fat and calories, making it a great option for those looking to maintain a healthy weight.
You can add any other veggies you like to this recipe as well since everything goes well with the flavors. Consider adding some fresh spinach or kale at the end and stirring it in for extra veggies. Other great options include celery, mushrooms, zucchini, peas, corn, and potatoes. You can also add herbs such as parsley or thyme for an extra flavor boost. Experiment with different combinations to find the perfect soup for you!
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🌡️ STORING AND REHEATING
Fridge: To store, let the soup cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezer: You can also store the soup in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months in the freezer.
Reheat: When ready to reheat, thaw if frozen and transfer to a pot on the stovetop over medium heat. Stir occasionally until heated through.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 medium carrot shredded
- 3 garlic minced
- 1 ½ tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder Read note #1
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper powder Read note #1
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 2 cup boiling water
- ½ cup noodles
- 1 chicken breast shredded
- ½ red bell pepper sliced
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- In a large pan, add the olive oil and butter. When the butter melts add the onion and fry until translucent.
- Add the carrot and cook for a minute on medium heat then add the minced garlic and cook for a few seconds.
- To the previous mixture add the flour and cook on medium heat for a minute.
- Add the spices and mix on medium low heat for a minute.
- Pour the chicken stock to the mixture and keep on stirring to prevent creating lumps. Now pour one cup of water. Cover the soup and let it come to a boil.
- Add the noodles, the chicken, bell pepper, and one cup of water. Cover and let it cook until the noodles are cooked. Now season the soup with salt.
- Serve the soup with toasted bread or sprinkle chopped parsley before serving.
Video
Notes
- You can reduce the white and black pepper depending on how spicy you want the soup to be. I have used more in the video since this is how we like it at home.
- You can go for green or yellow bell pepper or a mix.
- I have used low-sodium chicken stock.
- You can use ¼ cup noodles if you don’t want the soup to turn out thick.
- If you have chicken bouillon, then use one and a half cubes and dissolve it in 3 cups of boiling water, then use it in the recipe instead of the chicken broth.
