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Easy chicken noodle soup recipe

December 31, 2020 by Alida Ryder 20 Comments

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Using leftover or rotisserie chicken makes this chicken noodle soup super easy and perfect for days when you need home-made comfort in a bowl.

Easy chicken noodle soup recipe

Ingredients

Full recipe and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.Ā 

  • Onion.Ā 
  • Carrots.Ā 
  • Celery.Ā 
  • Leeks.Ā 
  • Garlic.Ā 
  • Herbs. Use any dried or fresh herbs you have. Thyme, sage, rosemary, oregano and parsley will work well.
  • Chicken stock/broth. Use the best quality stock you can find. Homemade is of course best but there are so many good options in supermarkets.
  • Lemon juice.Ā 
  • Chicken. I love using leftover roast chicken or a shredded rotisserie chicken for this soup.
  • Noodles. Use any noodles or pasta of your choice.
  • Salt and pepper.Ā 

Easy chicken noodle soup recipe

How do you make chicken noodle soup?

  1. Make the base: Preheat a large pot over medium heat. SautƩ onions, carrots, celery, leeks and garlic in olive oil and butter (optional) until soft and fragrant. To create more flavor, allow the vegetable to caramelize slightly.
  2. Cook the soup: Pour in homemade or good quality chicken stock/broth. Add the herbs, reduce heat and allow to simmer for 10 minutes, uncovered. Add shredded rotisserie chicken and cooked or fresh noodles and simmer until the noodles are cooked through. Season to taste with lemon juice, salt and pepper and serve.

How to thicken chicken noodle soup

If you want a thicker soup, there are two options. You can thicken it with a slurry of cornstarch and water. Stir the cornstarch into the hot stock and allow to cook until thickened. Alternatively, blend half of the soup before adding the chicken and noodles. This will add a bit more body to the soup without needing a starch.

What spices are good in chicken noodle soup?

Herbs and spices add so much flavor to soup. Classic flavors like bay leaves, parsley, thyme, rosemary and sage work well with chicken but you can add dried mixed herbs, oregano or cilantro too. Spices like paprika, chili flakes and nutmeg add warmth.

Can you freeze chicken noodle soup?

Yes. Noodles and pasta don’t always freeze very well so if you can, freeze the soup without the noodles. Simply thaw and reheat the soup in a pot then add cooked noodles.

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Easy chicken noodle soup recipe

Easy chicken noodle soup

Using leftover or rotisserie chicken makes this chicken noodle soup super easy and perfect for days when you need home-made comfort in a bowl.
4.65 from 14 votes
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Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken noodle soup, Chicken noodle soup recipe, homemade chicken noodle soup
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 346kcal
Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter (optional)
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 large carrots peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks finely chopped
  • 2 small leeks finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tbsp mixed herbs
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 2 cups cooked/rotisserie chicken shredded
  • 500g/1lb noodles fresh/cooked
  • fresh parsley to serve

Instructions

  • Melt the oil and butter together in a pot. 
  • Saute the onion, carrot, celery, leeks and herbs together until soft and starting to caramelize. 
  • Add the garlic and saute for another minute then pour in the chicken stock and add the lemon juice. 
  • Bring to a simmer and allow to simmer for 10 minutes before adding the shredded chicken. Simmer for 5 minutes. 
  • Add the noodles and cook for 5 minutes (or according to package instructions, if using fresh). 
  • Season to taste and add the parsley before serving. 

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Notes

This recipe will last for 5-7 days in the fridge in an airtight container.Ā 
The soup can be frozen for up to 3 months but be sure to only add the noodles when ready to serve as they can go mushy when frozen.Ā 

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 339mg | Potassium: 464mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4400IU | Vitamin C: 11.5mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1.6mg

 

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Comments

  1. Frankie

    January 8, 2019 at 4:52 PM

    Delicious soup recipe. The use of rotisserie chicken makes this so quick to make.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      January 8, 2019 at 5:09 PM

      I love a good rotisserie chicken recipe and this soup is no different. šŸ™‚ So glad you liked it.

      Reply
  2. Belinda

    March 18, 2018 at 6:17 PM

    Our roast chicken from today will be turned into this soup for dinner tomorrow night. Can’t wait!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      March 25, 2018 at 2:52 PM

      Yuuuuum! Hope you love it!

      Reply
  3. Christa

    March 18, 2018 at 6:15 PM

    Love how easy this was. Perfect comfort food.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      March 25, 2018 at 2:53 PM

      So great to hear Christa!

      Reply
  4. Ashleigh

    January 31, 2018 at 9:27 AM

    supper tonight solved the rain has finally arrived in Harare and was looking for a delicious bowl of something and I found it right here as usual. Was going to make your broccoli that I saw on Instagram but it will have to wait this cold chilly rainy weather calls for this soup.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      February 5, 2018 at 8:03 AM

      Lovely!! I hope you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  5. Laura | Tutti Dolci

    January 28, 2018 at 7:57 AM

    This looks like such a cozy and delicious bowl of soup!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      January 29, 2018 at 7:17 AM

      Thanks Laura!

      Reply
  6. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

    January 25, 2018 at 3:55 PM

    Nothing better than a bowl of hot chicken soup on a cold winter day Alida! This looks perfect! Love the video!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      January 26, 2018 at 9:03 AM

      Thanks so much Mary Ann!

      Reply
  7. Christine

    January 24, 2018 at 6:06 PM

    I have been looking for an easy chicken noodle soup recipe so I came here the second the email hy my inbox. Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      January 26, 2018 at 9:03 AM

      Oh yay, I’m glad. Hope you love it.

      Reply
  8. Elise

    January 24, 2018 at 3:28 PM

    Your photos are so pretty. And this recipe looks delicious.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      January 24, 2018 at 3:34 PM

      Thanks so much Elise!

      Reply
  9. Matt

    January 24, 2018 at 3:27 PM

    Can I add other vegetables to this?

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      January 26, 2018 at 9:04 AM

      Definitely! I just kept it simple with vegetables I have on hand at all times but you can add pretty much any vegetable you like to this soup.

      Reply
  10. Janine

    January 24, 2018 at 3:24 PM

    SO comforting. I could do with a bowl of this on this cold day.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      January 26, 2018 at 9:05 AM

      You and me both. šŸ™‚

      Reply

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