- Use homemade broth for richer flavor. If using store-bought broth, enhance it with chicken bouillon or stock base.
- Don’t overcook noodles remove soup from heat as soon as they’re tender to avoid mushiness.
- Substitute chicken: You can use raw chicken breasts or thighs just simmer them in the broth first until cooked, then shred.
- Make-ahead tip: For best results, cook noodles separately and add them right before serving.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4–5 days.
- Freezing: Cool completely before freezing for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and reheat gently on the stove.
- Gluten-free option: Use gluten-free noodles or make homemade noodles using gluten-free flour.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Take the time to make Chicken Noodle Soup from scratch and you'll never be able to make it another way again! My mom's version is a step above the rest, made with homemade stock and egg noodles that take just minutes to make.
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon butter
- 2 ribs celery diced
- 3 –4 large carrots diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 10 cups chicken stock or broth
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 batch homemade egg noodles or about 4 cups dry egg noodles or other small pasta
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon or “Better Than Bouillon” chicken base
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the diced celery and carrots. Sauté for about 3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken stock or broth. Season with salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir well and taste; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Bring the soup to a boil. Add the noodles and cook until just tender (al dente). Be careful not to overcook them they’ll continue to soften after the heat is off.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and a teaspoon of bouillon for extra flavor. Let everything simmer together for a few minutes until heated through.
- Taste once more and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.