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Chicken Noodle Soup

Last updated on January 30, 2021. Originally published January 16, 2021 1 Comment

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This is the best homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe ever! This easy chicken noodle soup is flavorful, hearty, healthy and it’s made in one pot in under an hour! Follow our step-by-step instructions & watch the video to learn how to make chicken noodle soup!

overhead view of a bowl of Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Soup season is here! And on a busy weeknight when I want a cozy, healthy meal – or when we’re feeling under the weather – I make our favorite Chicken Noodle Soup (or this chicken rice soup or vegetable soup)!

This easy chicken noodle soup is flavorful, hearty, healthy and it’s made in one pot in under an hour! You’ll say, “goodbye” to canned soups forever once you make this homemade chicken noodle soup!

overhead photo fo a pot of Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe: Ingredients & Substitutions

Let’s discuss the ingredients in this chicken noodle soup recipe, as well as possible substitutions. 

  • Olive Oil. Any neutral oil works well in this chicken noodle soup. Suggested substitutes are avocado oil, canola oil, and butter. 
  • Onion. Yellow, white, red, sweet, any onion variety works well in this recipe. 
  • Minced Garlic. Garlic powder can be used in place of minced garlic, just add it with the broth. 
  • Chicken Broth. Homemade or store-bought chicken broth works well in this recipe. 
  • Better than Bouillon.  This is my secret ingredient in my soup recipes (as well as my chicken pot pie). It gives this homemade chicken noodle soup such a great flavor. You can use a different chicken base, but I have had the best results with this brand. 
  • Raw Chicken Breasts. If you have precooked, leftover chicken you can use that instead. Just make the soup according to the instructions and add the chicken once the noodles are cooked. 
  • Fresh thyme, bay leaves, and parsley. You can use dried spices, however I don’t recommend it. Fresh is best. 
  • Egg noodles. Any noodles work well in this chicken noodle soup recipe, egg noodles are our favorite – but rotini, macaroni, wheels, etc. are all great choices. 

overhead photo of the ingredients in this Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

How to Make Chicken Noodle Soup

This best chicken noodle soup recipe is easy to make in one pot in less than an hour. As always, we’ll walk through the process step-by-step, and don’t forget to watch the video!

Cook Vegetables

In a large stockpot, combine olive oil, onion, carrots, celery and garlic. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until onions are translucent.

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Add broth 

Once vegetables are cooked, add the chicken broth and better than bouillon to the stockpot and whisk to combine.

Add chicken, herbs & spices

Next, add the chicken breasts, parsley, thyme sprigs, bay leaves salt, pepper and rice to the stockpot and stir to combine. Cover and bring the mixture to a boil. After it reaches a boil reduce heat to simmer and simmer for 45 minutes, covered.

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Shred Chicken & Finish cooking

Once the rice and chicken is cooked and can easily be shredded with a fork, remove and discard bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Then, remove the chicken from pot and transfer it to a large bowl or cutting board to shred. Return the shredded chicken to the stockpot.

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Add noodles and cook

Once the shredded chicken is returned to the pot, bring the mixture to a boil and add the noodles. Boil for 10 minutes or until noodles are cooked.

two overhead photos showing How to Make Chicken Noodle Soup

Serve

Serve this homemade chicken noodle soup with your favorite crusty bread, like this no-knead bread, pretzel bread or the best homemade dinner rolls. 

How to store chicken noodle soup

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days. 

To freeze:

Let the chicken noodle soup cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a freezer-friendly, airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months. 

To reheat: 

Remove frozen chicken noodle soup from the freezer and let thaw in the fridge overnight, or on the counter (faster). You can also let it thaw slightly then transfer the mostly-frozen soup to a pot and thaw it over low heat, stirring often. 

overhead view of a pot of Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

If you love this Chicken Noodle Soup recipe, try these:

  • Easy Tortellini Soup is made in 30 minutes!
  • A bowl of this hearty vegetable soup is comforting and nutritious. 
  • My son calls this Sausage Kale Soup “the soup that looks gross but tastes really, really good!” Although I think it looks great! haha!
  • This Chicken Pot Pie Soup is made in the slow cooker and a go-to for me on chilly, busy days. 
  • We adore this butternut squash soup – it’s seriously the best!
  • These homemade croutons or cornbread croutons are great additions to any soup!
  • Try any one of our chili recipes: chicken chili, turkey chili and beef chili!

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Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

This is the best homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe ever! This easy chicken noodle soup is flavorful, hearty, healthy and it’s made in one pot in under an hour! Follow our step-by-step instructions & watch the video to learn how to make chicken noodle soup!
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword best chicken noodle soup, best chicken noodle soup recipe, chicken noodle soup, chicken noodle soup recipe, easy chicken noodle soup, homemade chicken noodle soup, homemade chicken noodle soup recipe, how to make chicken noodle soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 177kcal
Author Laura

Equipment

  • large pot
  • whisk
  • measuring spoons
  • measuring cups

Ingredients

  • 2 TBS olive oil
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 cup carrots peeled & diced
  • 1 cup celery finely diced
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 quarts chicken broth 8 cups
  • 1 TBS chicken base (better than bouillon recommended)
  • 2 lbs chicken breasts raw
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 TBS fresh parsley
  • 4 cups egg noodles
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • In a large stockpot, combine olive oil, onion, carrots, celery and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat until onions are translucent (about 5-7 minutes).
  • Add chicken broth and better than bouillon to the stockpot and whisk to combine.
  • Add chicken breasts, parsley, thyme sprigs, bay leaves salt, pepper and rice and stir to combine.
  • Bring mixture to a boil.
  • After it reaches a boil reduce heat to simmer and simmer for 45 minutes, or until chicken is fork-tender.
  • Remove and discard bay leaves and thyme sprigs.
  • Remove chicken from pot and shred, return it back to the pot.
  • Bring mixture to a boil and add noodles.
  • Boil for 10 minutes or until noodles are cooked.
  • Serve warm.

Video

Notes

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Olive Oil. Any neutral oil works well in this chicken noodle soup. Suggested substitutes are avocado oil, canola oil, and butter. 
  • Onion. Yellow, white, red, sweet, any onion variety works well in this recipe. 
  • Minced Garlic. Garlic powder can be used in place of minced garlic, just add it with the broth. 
  • Chicken Broth. Homemade or store-bought chicken broth works well in this recipe. 
  • Better than Bouillon.  This is my secret ingredient in my soup recipes. You can use a different chicken base, but I have had the best results with this brand. 
  • Raw Chicken Breasts. If you have precooked, leftover chicken you can use that instead. Just make the soup according to the instructions and add the chicken once the noodles are cooked. 
  • Fresh thyme, bay leaves, and parsley. You can use dried spices, however I don't recommend it. Fresh is best. 
  • Egg noodles. Any noodles work well in this chicken noodle soup recipe, egg noodles are our favorite - but rotini, macaroni, wheels, etc. are all great choices. 

How to store chicken noodle soup

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days. 

To freeze:

Let the chicken noodle soup cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a freezer-friendly, airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months. 

To reheat: 

Remove frozen chicken noodle soup from the freezer and let thaw in the fridge overnight, or on the counter (faster). You can also let it thaw slightly then transfer the mostly-frozen soup to a pot and thaw it over low heat, stirring often. 

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 879mg | Potassium: 512mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1886IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg

The photos in this post were taken by Jamie from Dishing Out Health! 

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Filed Under: Chicken, Dairy-free, Healthy Recipes, Main Dish, Recipe Videos, Recipes, Soups and Stews, Vegetables Tagged With: chicken, main dish, soup

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  1. Susan Dubose

    January 26, 2021 at 7:44 pm

    5 stars
    This is the best recipe ever. Make it a lot. So tasty and colorful. Thank you

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