Once you make Chicken Noodle Soup from scratch, there’s no going back! My mom’s recipe is pure comfort, rich homemade stock, thin noodles, and unbeatable flavor. It’s quick, cozy, and perfect for sharing, especially with warm Artisan Bread. Simple, satisfying, and unforgettable!
This Chicken Noodle Soup is cozy and wholesome! Whether you’re feeling under the weather or simply craving comfort, it’s like a warm hug in a bowl.
Made with rich, homemade broth (no bouillon cubes here!) and tender chicken thighs, it’s packed with incredible flavor. You also have the option to use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Perfect for chilly days, busy weeknights, or sharing with someone who could use a little extra comfort, this soup is simple, satisfying, and always a hit.
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⭐Why You'll Love This Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
- Simple and Easy to Make: This recipe is easy to make and doesn't need any fancy ingredients.
- Incredible Flavor: This soup is packed with flavor, combining chicken, tender vegetables, and aromatic spices into a delicious dish.
- Packed with Nutrients: This soup is a nutritional powerhouse.
- Make in Advance: I like to make the chicken soup a day ahead to let the flavors meld and intensify. Then, you can reheat and serve, making it perfect for busy days.
- Perfect for Any Season: Whether it's a cool fall day, a brisk winter day, or a rainy spring day, this chicken soup is perfect for any season. It's a reliable recipe for year-round comfort.
🧾Chicken Noodle Soup Ingredients
Here’s the breakdown of what’s in this chicken noodle soup recipe:
- Chicken: I use tender chicken thighs to give the broth a rich, meaty flavor. You can use chicken breasts instead.
- Vegetables: Onion, celery, leek, carrot, ginger, and garlic give the soup flavor, color, and nutrients.
- Seasoning: For seasoning, you'll need ginger, garlic, mint leaves, peppercorns, and salt to flavor the soup.
- Thin Noodles: I make this soup with thin noodles like vermicelli, but you can use any noodles you prefer, like fusilli or rotini, and rice or quinoa.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Chicken Noodle Soup
These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you to visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
1. Combine water, chicken pieces, salt, and peppercorns in a pot. Heat until it reaches a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes, skimming off any foam that appears on the surface.
2. Finely slice ginger and an onion in half, then place both into the pot.
3. Cut the celery, leek, and carrot, then add them to the pot with the garlic cloves. Let it simmer over low-medium heat for 1 hour.
4. Remove the chicken pieces from the pot and place them on a plate. Allow them to cool until they are easy to handle.
5. Remove all the vegetables from the pot and place them on a plate. Strain the chicken stock through a fine sieve into a saucepan.
6. Shred the chicken meat, discarding the bones, and put it back into the soup. Dice the cooked carrots and return them to the soup.
7. Add thin noodles and continue to simmer over low-medium heat for 8 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
8. Serve hot, garnished with a few pieces of boiled egg and freshly chopped mint.
📖Benefits of Chicken Noodle Soup
Homemade chicken soup is good for you. It has vitamins and minerals from the veggies that boost your immune system, and the protein from the chicken helps too, according to bidmc.org. Brothy soups like this one also keep you hydrated and can relieve inflammation and congestion in your respiratory system.
🍽 What to Serve with Chicken Noodle Soup
I enjoy serving this healthy chicken noodle soup with fresh chopped mint and boiled egg slices.
I recommend serving this soup with crusty ciabatta bread or garlic bread; they go perfectly with it. A side salad like Cold Stuffed Tomato Salad or Waldorf Salad would also be a refreshing accompaniment.
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Skim off any foam and fat that forms: While the soup simmers, you might see foam on the surface. Use a spoon to skim it off to remove impurities and fat for a clearer broth.
Simmer: Simmer the soup on low heat for at least one hour. This helps the flavors blend and creates a rich, savory broth while making the chicken tender.
Adjust Seasoning: Taste the soup occasionally and adjust the seasoning as needed. You might need to add more salt or pepper to get the flavor you want.
Storage: Keep this soup in a pot or a sealed container in the fridge for up to four days.
🍛More Soup Recipes to Try!
If you're loving this chicken noodle soup, you'll also adore these tasty soup recipes:
- Butternut Squash Soup
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup
- French Onion Soup
- Lentil Soup with Vegetables
- Avgolemono Greek Lemon Chicken Soup
- Black Eyed Peas Recipe
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📖 Recipe
Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 3 l Water
- 500 g Chicken
- 2 ½ teaspoon Salt
- 10 Peppercorns
- 30 g Ginger
- 1 Onion
- 1 Celery Stalk
- 3 Garlic Cloves
- 1 Leek
- 3 Carrot
- 3 Eggs
- 3 Mint Leaves
- 50 g Thin Noodles
- 5 Mint Leaves for Garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, add water, chicken pieces, salt and peppercorns.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for approximately 10 minutes, ensuring to remove any foam that rises to the top.
- Cut a few pieces of ginger and add to the pot.
- Cut an onion in half and place in the pot.
- Cut the celery stalk in half and add to the pot.
- Add garlic cloves to the pot.
- Cut a leek in half and place in the pot.
- Peel the carrots, cut them in half, and add to the pot.
- Continue to simmer for 1 hour over low-medium heat.
- Boil the eggs in a small saucepan.
- Remove the chicken pieces from the pot, place on a plate, and allow it to cool until manageable.
- Remove all vegetables from the pot and place them on a plate.
- Strain the chicken stock through a fine-mesh sieve over the saucepan.
- Shred the chicken meat and dispose of the bones.
- Cut the boiled carrots into small pieces and return them to the soup.
- Add the shredded chicken back to the soup.
- Add mint leaves and move the soup. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Add thin noodles and simmer for an additional 8 minutes on low-medium heat or until the pasta is tender.
- Remove the boiled egg from the water.
- Place the boiled egg in an egg cuter and cut the egg into pieces.
- Serve hot, garnished with boiled egg pieces and chopped fresh mint.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
John says
Just what I needed! This chicken noodle soup is so warm and satisfying. It's perfect for a cold day or when you're feeling under the weather.