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Talk about the ultimate comfort food. This homemade chicken noodle soup is one of the easiest, tastiest recipes – tastes like home!
Homemade chicken noodle soup is one of those classic soups that always sounds good, especially during cold weather and sick days—just like Tomato Basil or Broccoli Cheese Soup! They’re the perfect comforting meal.
Soup for Sick Season
When it’s cold, and I’m wrapped up in my hoodie, sweatpants, and slippers – you know it’s soup season.
One recipe I’m constantly craving (and especially when I’m feeling under the weather) is this easy homemade chicken noodle soup.
I know everyone has their own version of this recipe, but today’s soup is simple and delicious. There are only 8 ingredients and it comes together in about an hour or less!! Talk about easy!
This will definitely be saved as our go-to chicken noodle soup. We love the flavors so much that we even made a Chicken Noodle Casserole!
How to Make Chicken Noodle Soup
This chicken noodle soup recipe is simple and so hearty and delicious!
VEGGIES. Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add celery and carrots and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
BROTH. Add broths, chopped chicken, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
PASTA. Reduce heat, add egg noodles, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve warm.
Crockpot Version
You can easily make this homemade chicken noodle soup recipe in a crock pot!
COOK. 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.
PASTA. Add the chicken back in and the noodles. Cook for an additional 30-40 minutes on low or 20 minutes on high or until the noodles are tender.
Adding Spice
This recipe for chicken noodle soup is filled with herbs and veggies! We love to add spices in chicken noodle soup.
Best herbs to use. Season soup with thyme, basil, peppercorns, bay leaves, and parsley. Don’t forget the salt and pepper!
Add different spices to bring out the flavors in the soup. Depending on what kind of flavor you want, you could try:
- Mild. Black pepper, white pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin.
- Add some spice. Add other spices like red pepper, cayenne pepper, and paprika.
- Smoky. Try smoked chipotle powder, smoked paprika, or smoked salt.
- Vegetables. Veggies add more flavor and color to the soup: diced tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, sweet peas or diced green beans for sweetness, red or yellow onion to add a sharp taste, and potatoes or kidney beans for a starchy flavor.
Ingredient Tips
This easy homemade chicken noodle soup only requires a handful of ingredients.
Chicken. 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.
Pasta. 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.
Broth vs stock. Broth and stock are considered to be basic building blocks for soup. They have similarities as well as differences.
- Both can come with a base of beef, chicken, or vegetable. They can be organic, gluten-free, and vegan. They come in both low-sodium and high-sodium.
- Broth is thinner, has fewer calories, and has less fat than stock.
- Stock, also known as bone broth, has slightly more calories, fat, and protein. It also has significantly higher vitamins and minerals.
- They can be used interchangeably so pick the one that best fits your dietary needs.
Storing + Serve
FREEZE. If you have any leftover chicken noodle soup, you can definitely freeze it! Store it in a freezer-safe plastic bag or container. It can last anywhere from 4-6 months in the freezer.
To reheat. When you’re ready to reheat, just heat it back up with a little broth in a soup pot over medium heat.
Whether it’s cold outside, you’re feeling under the weather, or you just need a good bowl of soup this recipe should do the trick!
Serving Suggestions
I don’t know about you, but anytime I’m in the mood for comfort food, chicken noodle soup always sounds good!
There are so many great sides that go well with this soup, other than classic Homemade Biscuits. Here are some of our favorites:
Recipe FAQ
Absolutely it does! The ingredients provide electrolytes, protein, and carbohydrates that your body needs, the warmth can help clear nasal congestion, it is easy on the digestive symptom, and for many people, it brings a comforting feeling.
When substituting fresh for dried remember that fresh herbs have a more mild flavor and so you will need to use more. For every 1 teaspoon of dried herbs use about 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped herbs. If cooking in a crockpot do not stir the fresh herbs until the last 30-60 minutes.
Absolutely! Both chicken and vegetable broth come in stock form and can be used to make this soup.
For More Chicken Soups, Check Out:
- Chicken Pot Pie Soup
- Italian Chicken Vegetable Soup
- Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Chicken Gnocchi Soup
- Crockpot Tortellini Soup
- Chicken and Rice Soup
- Buffalo Chicken Soup
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- ½ 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
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1½ 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, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, add egg noodles, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve warm.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
There is nothing better than homemade chicken noodle soup. This recipe is our go-to!
I noticed the last few recipes I’ve made had FAQ boxes and I love the addition- specifically the fresh herb info that applied to this soup recipe. Thanks!
You can not go wrong with this delicious hearty soup!!
We made this last week & we loved it!! It’s tasty, not hard to make, & everyone ate it! It was a win at our house!!
This chicken noodle soup is my go-to all throughout the year. My kids love it and I LOVE that it is so easy to make!
My husband and I really enjoyed this soup, definitely make sure your veggies are tender. Good recipe!
Of all the soup recipes I have gotten from Lil Luna, this is by far my favorite.
No onion?
Your recipes are great.
Making chicken noodle now.
No onion. But if you love onion, you can certainly add some!
Hi! What is the 1/2 cup of water for in this recipe?
If you need any more liquid (if the noodles soak up too much of it), you can add up to 1/2 cup more water.