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Easy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

4.8 from 82 reviews

This Easy Chicken Noodle Soup is a comforting and hearty homemade soup featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and classic egg noodles simmered in a flavorful broth. Perfect for chilly days or when you need a warm, nourishing meal made from simple, accessible ingredients.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Butter

  • 3 Tablespoons salted butter
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 2 cups chopped carrots
  • 2 cups chopped celery (about 6 ribs)

Protein and Seasonings

  • 2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
  • 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

Liquids and Noodles

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups egg noodles

Instructions

  1. Sauté Vegetables: In a pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables become tender and fragrant.
  2. Add Chicken and Seasonings: Stir in the chopped rotisserie chicken, garlic powder, chicken bouillon, ground pepper, and dried thyme. Pour in the chicken broth and water, mixing everything well to combine the flavors.
  3. Simmer with Noodles: Bring the soup to a gentle boil. Add the egg noodles and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and fully cooked. Remove the pot from heat and serve the soup hot.

Notes

  • Using rotisserie chicken saves time and adds great flavor, but leftover cooked chicken or fresh cooked chicken breast can also be used.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste, especially the salt level depending on your chicken broth and bouillon choice.
  • For a thicker soup, cook noodles separately and add them to the desired serving rather than simmering in the broth.
  • Fresh herbs like parsley can be added for garnish and extra freshness before serving.
  • To make the soup gluten free, substitute egg noodles with gluten-free pasta.

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