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Simple Chicken Noodle Soup

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This recipe for simple chicken noodle soup is comfort food that warms you up on a cold day, and it is so easy to make this homemade batch in about 45 minutes or less!

When we have Chicken stock from preparing chicken, we always make a quick batch of this simple chicken noodle soup with just five ingredients. So more than likely, you already have it in the pantry.

A bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup with a side of homemade bread next to a cloth napkin & spoon.

I can not claim this recipe as my own because it’s my husband’s! Lol However, he does make the best chicken noodle soup ever!

What ingredients are needed for chicken noodle soup?

2 lbs of Bone-in Chicken Breast

You can certainly use boneless; however, bone-in chicken breast will add more flavor to your stock.

Egg Noodles

We prefer to use egg noodles over other noodles because it tends to hold their texture & shape and doesn’t get mushy.

Carrots

Fresh carrots are best for texture.

Celery

Since up a stalk or two for added flavor.

Bouillon Cubes

It gives the delicious stock flavor

Parsley

Optional-add a teaspoon for an added delicious flavor.

Equipment Needed

5 Quart Pot

Chopping Knife

Cooking Spoon

Ladle

How to make Chicken Noodle Soup?

Use a 5qt pot, add 2 lbs of bone-in chicken breast & fill with water. Bring to a boil. Add bouillon cube. Stir to dissolve. Dice up the carrots & celery, set aside. While waiting for the broth to boil, add carrots and stir—boil chicken for about 20 minutes, or until chicken breast is fully cooked. Once the chicken is done, remove the chicken from the pot and remove bone & skin from the breast. Add chicken back to the pot, then add celery. Add another bouillon cube if needed. Simmer for about 20-25 minutes. Add egg noodles until the desired texture. Turn heat off & let sit for about 5 minutes. Add parsley (optional) & enjoy!

A bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup with a side of homemade bread

Note: This homemade chicken noodle soup is made by taste. Water may need to be added if necessary. We do not add salt & pepper as it has enough flavor.

Can I use Chicken thighs or drumsticks instead of the breast?

Of course! Whichever you choose, it will surely be delicious.

How long can leftover chicken noodle soup last in the refrigerator?

As long as it is a sealed container, it will stay good for up to a week.

How to Store leftover soup?

Store in a sealed tight container & put it in a refrigerator.

Can you freeze leftover soup?

Absolutely! Store in an airlock bag or freezer-safe container. Use within six months. 

A bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup with a side of homemade bread

Chicken Noodle Soup

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

This recipe for simple chicken noodle soup is comfort food that warms you up can be made in about 45 minutes or less!

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Chicken Breast
  • 1/2 Bag Egg Noodles
  • 1 Carrot Sticks
  • 1 Stalk-Celery
  • 1-2 Bouillon Cubes
  • Parsley-Optional

Instructions

    Use a 5qt pot,, add 2 lbs of chicken breast & fill with water. Bring to a boil. Add bouillon cube.. Stir to dissolve. Dice up the carrots & celery, set aside.. while you are waiting for the broth to boil,,  Add carrots and stir. Boil chicken for about 20 minutes or intelligence chicken breast is fully cooked.. once the chicken is done,, remove chicken from pot and remove bone & skin from the breast. Add chicken back to pot then add celery. Add another bouillon cube if needed. Simmer for about 20-25 minutes. Add egg noodles until the desired texture. Turn heat off & let sit for about 5 minutes. Add parsley (optional) & enjoy!

Nutrition Information
Yield 7 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 239Total Fat 5gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 114mgSodium 250mgCarbohydrates 5gFiber 1gSugar 1gProtein 41g

Nutrition Value is an estimate

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6 Comments

  1. Nothing beats a good, homemade chicken soup! Great recipe and tips on storing – I could totally see batch making this and freezing for future dinners!

  2. I could go for some good chicken noodle soup right about now. With all this cold, snowy weather we’ve been having. That’s nice that your husband shared his recipe, I cook with mine too. Thanks for sharing.

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