Nothing tastes better than homemade.
We made it through winter, but unfortunately cold and flu season is still among us. One of my secret weapons during this sick season is homemade chicken noodle soup. My dear friend Beth posted about this soup a while back, and I decided to give it a try myself.
I am so glad that I did. Shortly after making my first batch, I came down with a killer cold. And let me tell you, nothing makes you feel better than a warm bowl of homemade soup.
I believe secret ingredient for any homemade soup is homemade broth. Check out this homemade both post, where I show you the easy steps on how to make your own broth!
The Best Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, ½ in. thick slices
- 2 celery ribs, sliced lengthwise and cut in ½ in. slices
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 bay leaf
- 8-10 cups of chicken stock (or easy homemade broth)
- 8 oz. dried egg noodles
- about 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- Salt and fresh black pepper, optional chopped parsley
- Heat olive oil in a large stock pot. Add onion, carrot, celery, garlic, thyme and bay leaves. Let the vegetables soften 8-10 minutes on medium/high heat.
- Add a good pinch of salt and black pepper. Stir occasionally.
- After vegetables have softened a bit, remove bay leaf and thyme.
- Add 8 cups chicken stock and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and add noodles. Cook noodles for about 5-6 minutes until softened. Add in chicken, stir; cook an addition 2-3 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Add a pinch of fresh parsley before serving. ENJOY!
HERE ARE SOME MORE SOUP RECIPES WE LOVE!
- Sausage Tortellini Soup
- Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup
- The Best Crockpot Minestrone Soup
- The Best Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup
- Crockpot Lasagna Soup
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The Best Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 carrots ½ in. thick slices
- 2 celery ribs sliced lengthwise and cut in ½ in. slices
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 4 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 bay leaf
- 8-10 cups of chicken stock
- 8 oz. dried egg noodles
- about 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- Salt and fresh black pepper optional chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large stock pot. Add onion, carrot, celery, garlic, thyme and bay leaves. Let the vegetables soften 8-10 minutes on medium/high heat.
- Add a good pinch of salt and black pepper. Stir occasionally.
- After vegetables have softened a bit, remove bay leaf and thyme.
- Add 8 cups chicken stock and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and add noodles. Cook noodles for about 5-6 minutes until softened. Add in chicken, stir; cook an addition 2-3 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Add a pinch of fresh parsley before serving. ENJOY!
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Post updated September 2020
Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily says
Agreed! I can even stand the smell of canned chicken noodle soup let alone the taste, ick! Not to mention all the sodium! This is my fav meal whenever I’m sick, I add lots of fresh herbs 😉
Ali says
I made this for dinner tonight. It turned out amazing! I used Corey’s chicken broth recipe, and the flavors were so rich!
Corey says
I’m so glad you loved it Ali 🙂
Emma says
I made the broth too!! So excited for this to become a staple in our kitchen!!
Kory says
This recipe is amazing!! I doubled it, (I have a large family).. everyone was so satisfied. My all time favorite chicken soup recipe. Thanks Corey !!
Corey says
Sweet Kory! 🙂 I am so happy your family loved it!
jasmine says
how many family members did you make it for? I have a large family too.
MT says
Used Corey’s crock pot chicken recipe and am now making the broth so I can make some soup. Very satisfied thus far; can’t wait for dinner tomorrow!
Corey says
Wonderful!
becky says
Can I make this ahead without noodles getting soggy? I had a bad homemade soup experience before where the noodles got super soggy and mushy….. thank you
Corey says
Becky, if you are at all worried about the noodles, you can always make them separately and then just add them in to each serving when ready.
becky says
Thank you for the tip!
Margo says
Corey, I stayed home sick today, & came across your recipe online. When you don’t feel well the last thing you want to do is fuss with cooking anything. This was SO delicious & SO easy to make! Very flavorful! I am enjoying as I write this. With your recipe followed by a Hot Toddy later to knip this flu bug, I should be better in no time! Thank you! 🙂
Corey says
I am so happy you loved it Margo! I hope you feel better soon 🙂
Bruce W.Spencer says
Hello,changed up a couple of things but this recipe was the bomb.Sampled a couple of large bowls myself.I will make this again for many years to come and will recommend this to all chicken noodle fans. 1st thing that comes to mind is healthy and vary vary tasty.Five star Rating 🙂 Sincerely : Bruce Spencer
food recipes says
Many Thanks, this Chicken Noodle soup is so nice and it kicks a colds behind as well. 5 stars for this one!
Warm Regard’s
Amy Whinchester
David says
Very good and very simple, I cut the recipe in half and it took about 35mins to cook, the food preparation was the most time consuming. I do not cook very often, at all, very simple and delicious!
Jaime says
Made this chicken noodle soup last night and loved it! I added another carrot (love carrots) and some peas and it turned out delicious! The flavor was just right. I will definitely make again. Super easy 🙂
Heather says
My husband’s been battling a cold and requested chicken noodle soup. I don’t cook much, but decided to give this a shot. Was easy to make, even for a novice like me, and came out delicious! Will be making this again for sure!!
Corey says
Yay Heather! I hope he feels better soon 🙂
plasterer bristol says
Yummy this looks so delicious. Thanks for sharing this for us.
Simon
Phil says
I have made this soup more than once and it’s always good you can cook noodles and add at each meal i make big batches and freeze it and just take it out when i get to wanting some good homemade chicken soup and it is just as good when i first cooked it and my wife is impressed and she didn’t have to cook thank you Corey for the easy make soup and it is the best
Harriet says
Thanks Corey, soup is simple and delicious.
Looked over several recipes before choosing yours because it is so basic!
Harry
Kristina Fitzgerald says
I just made this September 28, 2017 for a sick friend…..awesome recipe. It was easy to make. I did have to make my own broth. The person wanted potatoes added as well. Enjoyed making this Thanks.
Corey says
That is so sweet of you to make this for a sick friend. 🙂
Tanya says
This is soo amazing! Best chicken noodle I have ever made.. and tasted!
PJ says
This recipe looks AMAZING!! And I LOVE that you even include a recipe to make your own stock/broth!!
I really didn’t want to use canned broth.
How do you feel about adding leek to your recipe?
It’s definitely soup kind of weather now! Can’t wait to try this!!
Corey says
I think leeks are amazing! I say go for it!
Jared says
Used leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and this recipe as a guide, turned out to be one of the best meals I’ve ever prepared! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
William says
This was the second time I have made this recipe and I have to say hands down this is the best homemade chicken noodle soup I have ever made, my wife loves it. It’s a keeper, thank you!
ALLISON says
If I make the broth do I still strain the veggies out of that and cook new ones for the soup?
Corey says
Yes you do Allison. They would get too soggy cooking twice.