Best 6 Best Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipes

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Chicken noodle soup, a comforting dish enjoyed globally, is a delightful symphony of flavors that warm the soul. This classic recipe offers a delectable combination of tender chicken, springy noodles, and a savory broth that tantalizes the taste buds. As you embark on this culinary journey, you'll discover not one but three variations of this beloved soup, each with its unique charm. Whether you prefer the classic chicken noodle soup, a hearty slow cooker version, or a zesty Asian-inspired noodle soup, this article has something for every palate. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's delve into the world of chicken noodle soup.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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We chose to use chicken leg quarters rather than a whole chicken to make this well-loved soup. It shortens the cooking time without sacrificing any flavor, and the dark meat adds extra depth. Carrots, celery and onion are called for twice in the recipe-first they're simmered whole along with the chicken and aromatics to create a rich and flavorful broth. After straining them out, sliced vegetables are added to the soup to finish it. Nothing is as simple, comforting and satisfying.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 medium carrots, peeled
5 large stalks celery, trimmed
1 large yellow onion, peeled and halved
3 pounds chicken leg quarters (about 4 legs)
10 whole black peppercorns
2 sprigs rosemary
2 sprigs thyme
1 bay leaf
4 sprigs flat-leaf parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces wide egg noodles (about 4 cups)

Steps:

  • Add 3 of the carrots, 3 stalks of the celery, half the onion, the chicken, peppercorns, rosemary, thyme and bay leaf to a large stock pot. Separate the parsley leaves from the stems and reserve the leaves. Add the stems to the pot. Cover with 3 quarts water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until the broth is golden and the chicken is cooked through, 40 to 50 minutes.
  • Use tongs to remove the chicken from the pot and put in a large bowl to cool. Strain the stock through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl or other container. Discard the solids. Wipe out the stockpot and pour the strained broth back into the pot.
  • Cut the remaining 2 carrots diagonally into 1/4-slices. Cut the remaining 2 celery stalks into 1/2-inch slices. Dice the remaining half of the onion. Add the cut vegetables to the stock and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • While the vegetables are cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the noodles until al dente, about 5 minutes, then drain and reserve.
  • When the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove the skin and tear the meat into bite-size pieces. Discard the bones and skin. Add the meat back to the pot along with the cooked noodles. Chop the reserved parsley leaves and add to the pot. Season with 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons salt and some pepper and bring to a simmer to reheat.

CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP RECIPE



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Literally the BEST chicken noodle soup, this has thick chicken chunks, sliced carrots, and celery, wide noodles. It soaks in a smooth chicken broth filled with flavorful seasonings and cooked to perfection. It's the perfect warm and comforting soup for the winter!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dinner     Main Course     Side Dish     Soup

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 large carrots (sliced)
4 celery stalks (sliced)
1 small onion (diced)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 Tablespoons fresh thyme (stems removed)
salt and pepper
10 cups chicken broth
12 ounce wide egg noodles
2 cups shredded chicken
2 Tablespoons fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, carrots, celery, and onion. Sauté until tender 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic, fresh thyme, salt, and pepper, and sauté for 1 minute more.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and egg noodles and bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce to a simmer and let the noodles cook until al dente for about 10 minutes.
  • Add in the chicken, and fresh parsley right before serving and continue to simmer until the chicken is heated throughout. Salt and pepper added to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 1134 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEF JOHN'S HOMEMADE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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This soul-warming soup is deliciously simple -- just chicken and noodles. What makes it so good is the homemade roasted chicken stock.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter
½ cup diced carrot
½ cup diced onion
½ cup diced celery
1 pinch salt
¼ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons melted chicken fat
2 quarts roasted chicken broth (see footnote for recipe link)
4 ounces uncooked wide egg noodles
2 cooked boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Stir in carrot, onion, celery, salt, and fresh thyme. Stir in chicken fat; cook and stir until the onions turn soft and translucent, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Stir in roasted chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • Season to taste with salt, if necessary; stir in egg noodles and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in cooked chicken breast meat and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1000.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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When you don't have time to make your soup totally from scratch, this is a very easy, very good substitute.

Provided by MARYVM

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can vegetable broth
½ pound chopped cooked chicken breast
1 ½ cups egg noodles
1 cup sliced carrots
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Cook onion and celery in butter until just tender, 5 minutes. Pour in chicken and vegetable broths and stir in chicken, noodles, carrots, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 46.4 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 1356.8 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 13h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 whole (2 split) chicken breast, bone in, skin on
Olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 quarts homemade Chicken Stock (see recipe)
1 cup medium-diced celery (2 stalks)
1 cup medium-diced carrots (3 carrots)
2 cups wide egg noodles
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 5-pound roasting chickens
3 large yellow onions, unpeeled, quartered
6 carrots, unpeeled, halved
4 celery stalks with leaves, cut in thirds
4 parsnips, unpeeled, cut in half (optional)
20 sprigs fresh parsley
15 sprigs fresh thyme
20 sprigs fresh dill
1 head garlic, unpeeled, cut in half crosswise
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place the chicken breast on a sheet pan and rub the skin with olive oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until cooked through. When cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin, and shred or dice the chicken meat.
  • Bring the chicken stock to a simmer in a large pot and add the celery, carrots, and noodles. Simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes, until the noodles are cooked. Add the cooked chicken meat and parsley and heat through.
  • Season to taste and serve.
  • Place the chickens, onions, carrots, celery, parsnips, parsley, thyme, dill, garlic, and seasonings in a 16- to 20-quart stockpot. Add 7 quarts of water and bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 4 hours. Strain the entire contents of the pot through a colander and discard the solids. Chill the stock overnight. The next day, remove the surface fat. Use immediately or pack in containers and freeze for up to 3 months.

THE ULTIMATE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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My first Wisconsin winter was so cold, all I wanted to eat was homemade chicken noodle soup. Of all the chicken noodle soup recipes out there, this type of soup is my favorite and is in heavy rotation from November to April. It has many incredibly devoted fans.-Gina Nistico, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2-1/2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
10 cups chicken broth
4 celery ribs, chopped
4 medium carrots, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3 cups uncooked kluski or other egg noodles (about 8 ounces)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Optional: Additional salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches, skin side down; cook until dark golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Remove chicken from pan; remove and discard skin. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons., Add onion to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add broth, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil. Return chicken to pan. Add celery, carrots, bay leaves and thyme. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until chicken is tender, 25-30 minutes., Transfer chicken to a plate. Remove soup from heat. Add noodles; let stand, covered, until noodles are tender, 20-22 minutes., Meanwhile, when chicken is cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones. Shred meat into bite-sized pieces. Return meat to stockpot. Stir in parsley and lemon juice. If desired, adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 1176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

Tips for the Best Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup:

- **Choose the right chicken:** Use a combination of dark and light meat chicken for a more flavorful broth. A whole chicken is also a good option as it provides both meat and bones for a richer flavor. - **Roast the chicken before boiling:** Roasting the chicken adds depth of flavor to the broth. Roast the chicken at 425°F for 30-45 minutes before adding it to the pot. - **Use a variety of vegetables:** Carrots, celery, and onions are the classic vegetables for chicken noodle soup, but feel free to add others such as parsnips, turnips, or leeks. - **Add herbs and spices:** A few sprigs of thyme, rosemary, or sage will add flavor to the soup. You can also add a bay leaf, peppercorns, or a pinch of red pepper flakes. - **Skim the fat:** Once the soup has simmered, skim the fat from the surface. This will help to create a clearer broth. - **Season to taste:** Add salt and pepper to taste. You can also adjust the flavor with a squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of white wine. - **Serve with your favorite toppings:** Classic toppings for chicken noodle soup include noodles, croutons, and chopped parsley. You can also add a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

Homemade chicken noodle soup is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. By following these tips, you can create a delicious and flavorful soup that will warm you up on a cold day. So, next time you're feeling under the weather or just craving a hearty meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

Tips for the Best Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup:

  • Choose the right chicken: Use a combination of dark and light meat chicken for a more flavorful broth. A whole chicken is also a good option as it provides both meat and bones for a richer flavor.
  • Roast the chicken before boiling: Roasting the chicken adds depth of flavor to the broth. Roast the chicken at 425°F for 30-45 minutes before adding it to the pot.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Carrots, celery, and onions are the classic vegetables for chicken noodle soup, but feel free to add others such as parsnips, turnips, or leeks.
  • Add herbs and spices: A few sprigs of thyme, rosemary, or sage will add flavor to the soup. You can also add a bay leaf, peppercorns, or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • Skim the fat: Once the soup has simmered, skim the fat from the surface. This will help to create a clearer broth.
  • Season to taste: Add salt and pepper to taste. You can also adjust the flavor with a squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of white wine.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Classic toppings for chicken noodle soup include noodles, croutons, and chopped parsley. You can also add a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

Homemade chicken noodle soup is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. By following these tips, you can create a delicious and flavorful soup that will warm you up on a cold day. So, next time you're feeling under the weather or just craving a hearty meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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