Chicken noodle soup is the ultimate comfort food, especially when youâre looking for something warm, soothing, and nourishing. This classic dish has been a go-to for generations, known for its healing properties and simple, delicious flavors. Made with tender chicken, hearty noodles, and a flavorful broth, itâs perfect for a cozy meal or when youâre feeling under the weather.
To make chicken noodle soup, start by simmering chicken in a rich broth, typically made with chicken stock, vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery, and a variety of seasonings. The slow simmering process ensures the chicken becomes tender, and the broth absorbs all the natural flavors. Once the chicken is cooked, itâs shredded and added back into the broth along with your favorite type of noodles – egg noodles are a popular choice because they soak up the flavorful broth perfectly.
The key to a great chicken noodle soup is the balance of flavors. Fresh garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and parsley bring warmth and fragrance to the broth, while a splash of lemon juice or a pinch of pepper adds brightness and depth. The vegetables add a slight crunch, and the noodles provide a comforting texture that makes each spoonful satisfying.
Chicken noodle soup is a versatile dish, and you can easily adjust it to your liking. For a heartier version, try adding more vegetables or even some greens like spinach or kale. You can also experiment with different types of noodles or pasta shapes to change up the texture. For an extra kick, add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
This soup pairs perfectly with a warm slice of crusty bread, a side salad, or a grilled cheese sandwich. Itâs the kind of meal that feels like a big hug from the inside, making it a perfect go-to for any occasion, especially on chilly days or when you need a little extra comfort.
Whether youâre looking for a quick dinner or a soothing, homemade remedy, chicken noodle soup is always a satisfying choice.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken broth low-sodium preferred
- 1 cup chicken breast cooked and shredded
- 1 cup carrots sliced
- 1 cup celery sliced
- 1 cup egg noodles uncooked
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1 onion chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, sliced carrots, and celery; cook until vegetables are softened.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add shredded chicken and uncooked egg noodles; cook until noodles are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy your homemade chicken noodle soup.
Chicken noodle soup is the best but I prefer mine with dumplings. This is good tho.
This soup was really easy to make and super delicious! My kids loved it.
Glad to hear your kids loved it! This recipe is so simple, I bet anyone can make it.
I don’t know… my noodles turned mushy and the soup was kinda bland. Maybe I did something wrong?
Really good recipe, but I added some garlic and it took it to the next level! Yum!
This soup is so comforting! Perfect for a cold day. My whole family loved it! Thanks for sharing!
The recipe lacks flavor! I had to add garlic and a sprig of thyme.
Good recipe! but my broth was too salty. Next time, I will use no salt broth.
Yeah, I agree! Broth can be super salty sometimes. Good idea to try the no salt kind next time.
Mmm, I added a ton of salt and it was great! Maybe I like it salty, but good luck with the low sodium!
Why do you have to cook the noodles in the soup? It makes them too mushy… I just boil mine separately.
Soup is just okay. Maybe I did something wrong? Iâm not a great cook.
Soo comforting. Perfect for rainy days, tastes like a hug! đ
Wasn’t sure about the olive oil but I think it adds flavor, didn’t taste greasy at all.
I always thought olive oil was a bit too intense, but I guess it really depends on how much you use! Glad yours turned out tasty.
Olive oil is good for you! Adds flavor and is healthier than butter. I say keep it in your soup.
chicken noodle soup. me likey.
I agree, chicken noodle soup is the best! So comforting on a cold day.
How can u add that much salt? Way too salty for my taste! 2/5 stars for me.
Super easy to make! Didnât have chicken so I used leftover turkey. Still great!
Pretty good overall, but I think the cooking time for the noodles could be a bit more specific. I had to simmer it a few extra minutes so they werenât chewy.
Chicken noodle soup should always have chicken! Great recipe, thanks!
Okay, so I followed it exactly (mostly). I chopped the onion kinda big and it was fine, but the soup felt like it needed somethingâmaybe thyme or a bay leaf. Still tasty though.
This is the best chicken noodle soup I’ve ever made! So simple and delicious.
This soup is the best! So easy to make and delicious. My kids loved it!
I totally agree! This soup is so comforting and perfect for a cold day. My kids can’t get enough of it either!
This soup is a no go for me. Too many veggies.
I messed up the noodles! Haha, they were overcooked. Still good tho.
This soup is a warm hug in a bowl! So easy to make and delicious. My family loved it!
Chicken noodle soup? So basic.
This turned out so comforting! I used homemade broth and the veggies stayed perfectly tender. The noodles soaked up the flavor without getting mushy.
Is it really that easy? I usually burn water.
Trust me, it’s super easy! Even I can do it! Just follow the steps and youâll be fine.
I don’t really like soup. But this one was tolerable. LOL.
I don’t know, seems kinda bland. Maybe more spices next time?
Perfect comfort food! I could eat this every day!
I agree! This soup is the best for chilly days. So comforting and delicious!
Every day? Really? That’s a bit much for me. It’s good, but not *that* good.
The cooking time for the noodles surprised me. Mine got soft fast, so Iâd reduce time or use a wider noodle that holds up better. Still yummy though!
Yummm! I love chicken noodle soup when I sick. Reminds me of my mother đ
Not sure why you need to boil before adding chicken, just seems odd.
No way this is going to be good. How can you trust a soup with only a few ingredients? đ
Chicken noodle soup is the best! This one is good but I added noodles first lol.
Honestly, itâs just chicken and noodles? Seems kinda basic. But hey, it filled me up!
This soup be good but I didn’t have onion. I used scallions instead. Still tasty!
Yummy! I added some garlic and it’s fire! đ„
I think this needs more chicken! 1 cup ain’t enough for me.
I totally agree! More chicken makes it heartier. Maybe add 2 cups next time? Yum!
I don’t think it needs that much oil. Just my opinion!
I actually think the oil is needed for flavor. It makes the soup richer!
Nah, oil is important. Without it, the broth would be too watery!
This soup is amazing! Perfect for a cold day.
This recipe is so easy! I made it in under an hour. My kids loved it!
My badâI forgot to add pepper (đ€Šââïž). Still tasty, but it definitely needed that kick. Will make again once I stop rushing.
I mean⊠pepper is optional, right? đ I always add more salt than pepper, but if you forgot and it still tasted good, thatâs a win. Iâd say next time just taste first.
No worries! Pepper really is what ties it togetherâglad it still turned out tasty. Next time, youâll get that perfect kick đ
Is it normal for soup to smell this good while cooking? Like, wow.
Absolutely! The smell of soup cooking is like a warm hug for your kitchen. Enjoy!
Not gonna lie, the ingredients list is kinda weirdâwhy no garlic or thyme? Chicken noodle soup usually needs more flavor in my opinion. Tasted bland until I added seasoning.
This is the best chicken noodle soup I’ve ever made! So hearty and comforting! đ
It was okay, but I expected more flavor. Maybe add some garlic next time? đ€
I think chicken noodle soup is just for sick people. But this recipe is pretty nice.
Canât taste the chicken much. Maybe because 1 cup shredded is too little? I doubled it and it was much better. Also, the salt to taste is vagueâstart small!
Soo simple and tasty! I added some garlic for extra flavor. Yum!
Super easy recipe! I did not have egg noodles so I used spaghetti. Still turned out great!
My soup came out kinda bland, maybe I need to use more salt?
Yum! My kids usually hate soup but they gobbled this one up! It’s a win!
Seriously? Soup? Kids actually like that? What have you been putting in it?
That’s awesome! I’ve got picky eaters too, but maybe this will work for them!
I followed the recipe but it was way too salty for my taste. Maybe try using less salt?
I totally get that! Salt can really change the flavor. Maybe just try starting with half a teaspoon next time?
I dunno, I thought the salt was fine. Maybe it depends on the broth you used? Like, some are pretty salty already.
Can u use any noodles? I got some weird ones, hope they work.
Yeah, any noodles should work! Just make sure to adjust the cooking time. Enjoy your soup!
Weird noodles? That’s risky! What kind do ya have? Bet it changes the taste tho.
My grandma’s soup is better, but this one is not bad for a quick fix!
Soup? I thought this was a stew!
This is pretty solid, but my noodles took longer than the instructions said. I also added a little garlic because⊠why not? Next time Iâll probably cut the noodle portion slightly so it stays brothier.
Soup. Good.
Iâm not sure about the â1 tsp salt to tasteâ partâmine needed way more because my broth was extra bland. Otherwise great flavor balance.
Yummy! Perfect for rainy days. Made it twice this week already! đ
This recipe is amazing! My whole family loved it!
Honestly, I prefer my soup with rice instead of noodles. But this was okay.
I think rice would be good too! But there’s just something about the noodles that makes it feel like home. đ
No way! Noodles are the best part! Rice in soup? That’s just weird.
I forgot the noodles and it was still good. Just call it chicken soup! Haha.
I followed the recipe, but my soup came out kinda bland. I think it needs more spices.
Perfect comfort food for sick days. Makes me feel all warm inside!
I agree! Nothing beats a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup when you feel under the weather. It’s like a hug in a bowl!
I dunno, I always thought chicken noodle soup was overrated. It’s just noodles and chicken, right?
Yummm! My kiddos loved it! Will definitely make again.
Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out bland. Needs more seasoning!
This soup is so comforting! Perfect for a rainy day.
I followed the recipe but it turned out bland. I added garlic and more seasoning next time!
Really good but I would add garlic next time for extra flavor. Thanks for sharing!
Pretty good, but I think 1 cup egg noodles might be a little much if you like it more broth-y. Next time Iâll use a bit less noodles so it doesnât thicken up too much.
Good point! I like mine thicker so I donât mind the 1 cup, but if someone wants more broth-y, starting smaller makes sense. Maybe add noodles gradually?
Totally agreeâegg noodles can thicken it up a lot. I usually do a little less too, especially if I know I want it more brothy. Great call!
So simple! But I used spaghetti instead of egg noodles… still yum!
But isn’t it suppose to be egg noodles? I don’t think it would taste the same.
Spaghetti? That’s unique! I’ve never thought of using that in soup. Glad it turned out yummy for you!
Not bad at all. I had leftover shredded chicken so it was super quick. I also threw in some dried thyme and it gave it that restaurant vibe.
I tried thyme too, but mine didnât taste ârestaurantâ like you saidâmore like regular soup. Maybe I used too much onion or not enough salt? đ€·ââïž
Nice! Leftover chicken makes it so fast, totally agree. I also like adding thyme at the end so it keeps its flavor.
Pretty good, but I think the cook time for the noodles is longer than the instructions suggest. I had to let it simmer a few extra minutes to get them fully tender. Otherwise flavorful.
Hm yeah maybe. I followed it and my noodles were still a bit firm at the end, so I just kept it going too. Kinda annoying but at least it tasted good.
Good catch! Egg noodles can definitely take longer depending on the brand/thickness. I usually start checking around the lower end of the box timeâthanks for the heads-up.
Yum! Reminds me of my grandma’s soup. I’ll be making this again!
I made this today, and it turned out great! Even my picky kids liked it!
I don’t understand why people put so much salt? Isnât chicken broth already salty?
But salt enhances the flavor! It’s like making a balance, ya know? Just don’t overdo it.
I totally get what you’re saying! Broths can be really salty already. I usually taste before adding any salt.
Soup? More like slop! Didnât turn out like I expected, noodles were mushy.
Chicken noodle soup is the best! Love this recipe! đđ„Ł
Its ok, i guess. Whereâs the spices, peeps? Shouldnât there be more flavor?
Made this tonightâso cozy! The carrots and celery softened perfectly, and the egg noodles turned out tender without getting mushy. I used slightly less salt since my broth was already seasoned, and it tasted great.
So glad it came out cozy! I love when the noodles stay tender but not mushyâmakes it feel homemade. Thanks for sharing the salt tweak too.
I followed it exactly and it was bland until I added more pepper and a pinch of garlic powder. Next time Iâll bump the seasoning from the start, but the veggie base is solid.
Not gonna lie, it was kinda bland for me. I followed the recipe exactly and even measured the salt, but it needed more black pepper and maybe a pinch of something like thyme. Still edible though!
Why use chicken breast? Dark meat is way better for soups!
Chicken noodle soup? YUM!
Welp, I accidentally used regular sodium chicken broth and now itâs a bit too salty. But the veggie base is legit. Next time Iâll measure salt carefully.
Oh noâbeen there đ Iâm glad the veggie base still came through though. Next time maybe use unsalted broth and salt at the very end, since the noodles can also soak up flavor.
Salt is tricky, I guess. But if itâs too salty you can fix it by adding more water or more carrots/celery⊠or even a potato to absorb it (kinda). Idk if it actually works tho.
Not gonna lie, I donât get why people love egg noodles in soup. They always turn into mush for me. If you want firmer noodles, watch the pot like a hawk.
Maybe itâs the timing? If you boil hard, yeah theyâll turn to soup. I usually do 8â10 minutes max, and donât let it sit too long.
I get youâegg noodles can go mushy fast. Iâve found theyâre way better if you keep it at a gentle simmer and add them near the end.
Tastes just like my grandma’s soup! Thank you for this! đ
Made this tonight and it was super comforting. I used homemade broth too and the flavor was way betterâstill, even with low-sodium it tasted great. The veggies stayed tender and the noodles didnât get mushy.
Followed the recipe, but my noodles were mushy. Not sure what I did wrong.
Maybe you cooked the noodles too long? They can get mushy if left in boiling water too long.
I made this too but my noodles came out fine… did you really follow the time right?
This turned out so comforting! I added a little garlic and it tasted like the soup my grandma used to make. The noodles stayed perfectly tender too.