This chicken noodle soup homemade recipe brings simple comfort to your kitchen. The broth simmers gently, the noodles stay tender, and the chicken turns juicy and flavorful. Every spoonful feels warm and familiar. Itโs the kind of soup I learned to love standing beside my grandmother, watching steam rise from a well-loved pot.
Why Youโll Love This Recipe
- Made fully from scratch
- Clean, simple ingredients
- Rich, balanced flavor
- Easy to digest and filling
- Perfect for leftovers
Preparation and Cooking Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ยฝ cups egg noodles
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ยฝ tsp black pepper
- ยฝ tsp dried thyme
- Optional: fresh parsley
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until soft.
- Stir in garlic and cook briefly.
- Add chicken, broth, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat.
- Simmer for 25 minutes until chicken cooks through.
- Remove chicken and shred it.
- Return chicken to the pot.
- Add noodles and cook until tender.
This chicken noodle soup homemade finishes clear, hearty, and comforting.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with crusty bread
- Pair with a simple green salad
- Add fresh herbs before serving
Quick Tips or Variations
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time
- Swap egg noodles for rotini
- Add lemon juice for brightness
FAQs
How do you make chicken noodle soup from scratch?
Cook vegetables in oil, simmer chicken in broth, shred it, then add noodles and finish cooking.
What gives homemade chicken noodle soup the best flavor?
Slow simmering, fresh vegetables, and properly seasoned broth create depth.
Can I freeze chicken noodle soup homemade?
Yes. Freeze without noodles, then add fresh noodles when reheating.
How long does homemade chicken noodle soup last?
It keeps well in the fridge for up to four days.
Conclusion
This chicken noodle soup homemade recipe keeps things simple and comforting. Itโs a timeless meal that brings warmth with every bowl.
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Chicken Noodle Soup Homemade
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
This chicken noodle soup homemade recipe uses tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and simple seasoning for a warm, comforting bowl made from scratch.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs
8 cups chicken broth
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups egg noodles
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried thyme
Optional fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until soft.
3. Stir in garlic and cook briefly.
4. Add chicken, broth, salt, pepper, and thyme.
5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat.
6. Simmer for 25 minutes until chicken cooks through.
7. Remove chicken and shred it.
8. Return chicken to the pot.
9. Add noodles and cook until tender.
Notes
For freezing, leave out the noodles and add them when reheating.
Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg





