Best 8 The Ultimate Chicken Noodle Soup Recipes

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**Chicken noodle soup: A comforting classic with endless variations**

Chicken noodle soup is a classic comfort food that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is a simple yet flavorful dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, making it a versatile and customizable meal. This article offers a collection of chicken noodle soup recipes that cater to different dietary preferences and tastes. From the classic chicken noodle soup made with egg noodles to a gluten-free version with rice noodles, and a hearty chicken noodle soup with vegetables, there's a recipe here for everyone. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a nourishing soup to warm you up on a cold day, these recipes have you covered. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate chicken noodle soup.

Let's cook with our 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

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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In this recipe, I troubleshoot every step of the journey toward the best chicken noodle soup you can make at home. No tricks, no gimmicks (ok, maybe some tricks), just full-flavored liquid gold.

Provided by TheOtherJuliaGulia

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large carrots
3 ribs celery
1 leek
1 bay leaf
6 sprigs thyme
5 cloves garlic
1 (4 pound) whole chicken - trimmed, giblets removed, and patted dry
8 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles
1 teaspoon kosher salt
ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Peel carrots and add peels to a Dutch oven or other large pot. Trim off ends and leafy tops from celery; add to the pot. Trim dark green stalks from leek; rinse. Cut into 2-inch pieces and place into the pot; add bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Smash and peel 2 garlic cloves and add to the pot.
  • Finely chop the light green and white parts of the leek; rinse and set aside in a medium bowl. Slice carrots into small pieces and add to the bowl. Slice celery on the bias and combine with the carrots and leeks. Mince remaining garlic; set aside separately.
  • Cut away the skin from the chicken breast; set aside. Place chicken in the pot with the vegetable trimmings and pour in broth to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Remove chicken; discard skin. Wrap chicken to prevent it from drying out. Strain broth and discard vegetable trimmings.
  • Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat; cook chicken skin until lightly crisp and fat has rendered out, about 8 minutes. Remove skin and increase heat to medium-high. Add reserved chopped vegetables; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Add minced garlic and thyme; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Pour in strained broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • In the meantime, bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain.
  • Season broth with salt and pepper. Stir in lemon juice; taste and adjust as needed. Stir in shredded chicken and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
  • Scoop egg noodles into serving bowls and pour soup on top; garnish with parsley. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 110.8 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1030.3 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium carrots, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 celery ribs, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
2 quarts chicken stock, recipe follows
8 ounces dried wide egg noodles
1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 whole free-range chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds), rinsed, giblets discarded
2 carrots, cut in large chunks
3 celery stalks, cut in large chunks
2 large white onions, quartered
1 head of garlic, halved
1 turnip, halved
1/4 bunch fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

Steps:

  • Place a soup pot over medium heat and coat with the oil. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, thyme and bay leaf. Cook and stir for about 6 minutes, until the vegetables are softened but not browned. Pour in the chicken stock and bring the liquid to a boil. Add the noodles and simmer for 5 minutes until tender. Fold in the chicken, and continue to simmer for another couple of minutes to heat through; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
  • Place the chicken and vegetables in a large stockpot over medium heat. Pour in only enough cold water to cover (about 3 quarts); too much will make the broth taste weak. Toss in the thyme, bay leaves, and peppercorns, and allow it to slowly come to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and gently simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, partially covered, until the chicken is done. As it cooks, skim any impurities that rise to the surface; add a little more water if necessary to keep the chicken covered while simmering.
  • Carefully remove the chicken to a cutting board. When its cool enough to handle, discard the skin and bones; hand-shred the meat into a storage container.
  • Carefully strain the stock through a fine sieve into another pot to remove the vegetable solids. Use the stock immediately or if you plan on storing it, place the pot in a sink full of ice water and stir to cool down the stock. Cover and refrigerate for up to one week or freeze.

EASIEST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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The majority of shortcut chicken soup recipes use rotisserie chicken. It's a convenient hack, but cooked chicken doesn't absorb flavors very well. On the other hand, sautéing ground chicken in olive oil with garlic, coriander and celery seeds (or fennel seeds and rosemary, or herbes de Provence) creates a deeply complex base. Add the vegetables, then the stock and the noodles for a complete meal that cooks in 30 minutes. You can use egg noodles, cavatelli or alphabet noodles, but you may want to adjust the amount of stock to taste, since they'll each absorb a different amount of liquid.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories     lunch, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound ground chicken
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds (optional)
1 large carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 celery stalks, halved lengthwise, then sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves)
7 to 8 cups chicken stock, plus more as needed
8 ounces dried egg noodles, cavatelli or other small shaped pasta
Crème fraîche, chopped fresh parsley and dill, and lemon zest, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Add the chicken, season generously with salt and pepper, and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until starting to crumble, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, coriander and celery seeds (if using), and cook, stirring frequently, until chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, scoop the chicken into a small lidded bowl (to retain moisture); cover and set aside.
  • Add the carrot, celery, shallot, thyme and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pot, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until slicked with fat, 3 minutes. Add the stock (7 cups for a stew-like soup or up to 8 cups for a brothy soup) and bring to a boil over high.
  • Add noodles and cook over medium-high until al dente according to package directions. (If the noodles absorb a lot of liquid, add more broth according to taste.) Add the reserved chicken and any accumulated juices and heat until warmed, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls; top with a spoonful of crème fraîche, a fistful of torn herbs and lemon zest.

BEST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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Meet the Cook: For years, I worked at making a chicken soup that tasted just like my mother's. When I realized I couldn't, I decided to come up with my own recipe. It was an immediate hit! People enjoy the vegetables, noodles and rosemary. -Cheryl Rogers, Ames, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h30m

Yield 10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
2 broiler/fryer chickens (3 to 3-1/2 pounds each)
5 cups chicken broth
2-1/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon pepper
NOODLES:
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine the first four ingredients; rub over chickens. Place in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. Drain and reserve drippings. Skim fat. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones. Cut meat into bite-size pieces. Cover and refrigerate chicken., In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, bring chicken broth and reserved drippings to a boil. Add the mushrooms, celery, carrots, onion and pepper; simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center. Beat egg, milk and oil; pour into well. Stir together, forming a dough. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Divide into thirds. Roll out each portion to 1/8-in. thickness; cut to desired width. , Freeze two portions to use at another time. Bring soup to a boil. Add one portion of noodles; cook for 7-9 minutes or until noodles are almost tender. Add chicken; heat through.

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Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your soup a more complex flavor. Good choices include carrots, celery, onions, leeks, parsnips, turnips, and potatoes.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of noodles. Egg noodles, ramen noodles, and udon noodles are all good options. You can also use rice or barley instead of noodles.
  • Add some herbs and spices to your soup. This will help to enhance the flavor. Good choices include thyme, rosemary, sage, parsley, garlic, and black pepper.
  • Let your soup simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
  • Serve your soup with a side of bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the broth and make a satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

Chicken noodle soup is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and healthy chicken noodle soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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