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When it’s cold, and we are wrapped in hoodies, sweatpants, and slippers – you know it’s soup season – and we love it!

Having said that, we do not love when it’s cold and we are not feeling great, but there’s one recipe we always make when we are sick – chicken noodle soup!

With just 8 ingredients and ready in about an hour, this classic cure-all soothes the soul like a warm hug in a bowl. Plus, the delicious flavors are so versatile โ€“ this homemade chicken noodle soup recipe even inspired our Chicken Noodle Casserole!

Why we think you’ll love it:

  • Comforting and nourishing. Homemade chicken noodle soup is a well-known comfort food packed with nutrients from chicken (protein), vegetables (vitamins and minerals), and broth (electrolytes).
  • Easy. With 3 simple steps, this soup comes together quickly and easily.
  • Pantry staple powerhouse. Most ingredients are pantry staples you likely already have on hand. This makes it a budget-friendly and convenient meal option.

Chicken Noodle Soup Ingredients and Substitutions

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • ยฝ cup chopped celery
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 4 (14.5-ounce) cans full-sodium chicken broth or chicken stock
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can vegetable broth
  • 2 chicken breasts seasoned to taste, cooked and chopped Use this Oven Baked Chicken recipe, I usually use boneless skinless chicken breasts, but chicken thighs also work. You can also buy a package of cooked and cubed chicken or use a rotisserie chicken. 
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil or 3-4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • ยฝ teaspoon dried oregano – or 1-1ยฝ teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1ยฝ cups medium egg noodles Egg noodles are my favorite to use in chicken noodle soup, but you can also use an equal amount of linguine, fettuccine, tagliatelle, or rice noodles for a gluten-free choice. 

Add Fresh Herbs

You will need about 3 times more fresh herbs than dried ones. Add them around 10-15 minutes before serving. Allow them to simmer for a few minutes to release their flavor, but not for too long to prevent them from becoming bitter.

If cooking in a crockpot, do not stir the fresh herbs until the last 30-60 minutes.

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Cooked and drained egg noodles in a white bowl.

How to Make Chicken Noodle Soup

  1. VEGGIES. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 cup sliced carrots and ยฝ cup chopped celery and cook, stirring, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  2. BROTH. Add 4 cans chicken broth and 1 can vegetable broth, 2 cooked and chopped chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon basil, ยฝ teaspoon oregano, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.
  3. PASTA. Reduce heat to a simmer, add 1ยฝ cups egg noodles, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve warm.

Crockpot Directions

  • Add all the ingredients into the crock pot, except the noodles. Cook on low for 6-7 hours. Take the chicken out and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
  • Add the chicken back in and the noodles. Cook an additional 30-40 minutes on low or 20 minutes on high or until the noodles are tender.
Homemade chicken noodle soup recipe in a pot.
5 from 32 votes

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Classic comfort in a bowl: this homemade chicken noodle soup recipe is easy, flavorful, and tastes like a warm hug.
Servings: 8
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
  • ยฝ cup chopped celery
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 4 (14.5-ounce) cans full-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can vegetable broth
  • 2 chicken breasts, seasoned to taste, cooked and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ยฝ teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1ยฝ cups medium egg noodles

Instructions 

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots and celery and cook, stirring, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add broths, chopped chicken, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to taste and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer, add egg noodles, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve warm.

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Notes

Slow cooker directions.ย Combine all ingredients except the noodles in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6โ€“7 hours or on high for 2โ€“3 hours. Add noodles and cook an additional 30โ€“40 minutes on low or 20 minutes on high, or until the noodles are tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g, Calories: 114kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 46mg, Sodium: 86mg, Potassium: 303mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 2770IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 20mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Recipe FAQ

Make ahead of time?

Whether you wish to make the soup ahead of time and keep it in the fridge, or freeze it, hold off on cooking and adding the noodles until you’re ready to serve. Cooked noodles tend to absorb a lot of liquid and become mushy when reheated in soup.

How to store?

Store the cooled soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days or the freezer for 2-3 months. Just note the noodles will be softer.

This recipe was originally published January 2013.

About Kristyn

Kristyn Merkley is a published cookbook author, wife, mom of six, and major food enthusiast! For the past 15 years, she has been sharing foolproof, family-friendly recipesโ€”each one tested in her kitchenโ€”that anyone can master. As a seasoned recipe creator, she loves making cooking simple, stress-free, and totally doable for everyone!

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36 Comments

  1. Kelsey says:

    5 stars
    This definitely cured my summer cold today! It was so tasty and warming.

  2. Ellie Grove says:

    5 stars
    Everyone has a favorite chicken noodle soup but this one is hands down my favorite! It is full of flavor, tender chicken, and the noodles are cooked perfectly. My kids ask for this even in the summertime!

  3. Abby says:

    Been feeling under the weather and this homemade chicken noodle soup hit the spot! So delicious and comforting.

  4. Belinda G Quinton-Thomas says:

    5 stars
    This looks like a great recipe for chicken noodle soup. I’ve been looking for one. I can’t wait to try it.

  5. Belinda G Quinton-Thomas says:

    5 stars
    I have been looking for a good homemade chicken noodle soup. This one looks delicious. I can’t wait to make it.

  6. Peggy says:

    5 stars
    I love your Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup. So full of flavor!!

  7. Eileen Atchison says:

    5 stars
    I love the chicken noodle soup recipe. I got hungry for it just from seeing the bowl in the recipe.

  8. Lynn Cronk says:

    5 stars
    This Chicken Noodle Soup is easy to prepare if you use left over rotisserie chicken.
    My 98yr old Mother lives with me and loves soup. ( she is always cold ).
    Chicken noodle is a classic and always welcomed in my house no matter what the weather. I love this easy recipe I can make in my slow cooker. So tasty!

  9. Brenda says:

    Can you use rotisserie chicken for the chicken noodle recipe instead of chicken breast

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Absolutely!!

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