Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup is such a classic comfort food. It’s so easy, you just throw everything in a pot and it’s ready in 20 minutes!
When I was a kid, we always made a big pot of homemade chicken noodle soup and there was NEVER any leftovers. I’m serious. It’s still my go-to soup. This soup is delicious, you’re guaranteed to come back for more.
Chicken noodle soup is so adaptable, you can do almost anything with it. You could use either chicken or turkey, add a little more chicken… It’s so easy to make the soup whatever you want!
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What We Love About This Recipe
- 30 Minute Meal: From start to finish, this soup only takes 30 minutes in total.
- Easy Ingredients: All of the ingredients are ones that you’re familiar with!
- Family Friendly: This is a great recipe your whole family is going to LOVE!
- Adaptable: You can easily adapt this to meet dietary needs.
- Makes Great Leftovers: Perfect for leftovers, if there even is any left over!
Ingredients
- Cubed Chicken Breast
- Chopped Celery & Carrots
- Egg Noodles
Ingredient Notes
- Cubed Chicken Breast – Cubing your chicken will make them the perfect bite-sized chunks! You could also shred the chicken to ensure there’s chicken in every bite.
- Chopped Celery & Carrots – Veggies will give it that homemade flavor you’re looking for!
- Egg Noodles – These are perfect for chicken noodle soup but can use any noodle you want!
Equipment Needed
How to make Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
These are the basic steps for making this homestyle chicken noodle soup recipe. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
STEP 1: Prep
Cube your chicken and chop your celery and carrots.
Add the chicken, veggies and seasoning to a large dutch oven or pot.
STEP 2: Add Broth and Noodles
Next, pour the chicken broth on top of the chicken and veggies. Then, add the noodles.
STEP 3: Cook
Put the lid on and bring to a rolling boil. Let boil for 15-20 minutes then remove the lid. Serve and enjoy!
Helpful Tips
HOW TO MAKE THIS CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
Chop your veggies and chicken ahead of time so everything is ready to go when you’re ready!
HOW TO STORE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
Allow the soup to cool first, then spoon into airtight containers and store in the fridge. Make sure you eat within a week!
CAN YOU FREEZE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP?
Absolutely! Let the soup cool first and then scoop into freezer bags and make sure you squeeze all the air out. You could store in “bowl of soup” portions for ease reheating. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months!
HOW TO REHEAT HOMEMADE SOUP
You can reheat in the microwave or stovetop! If frozen, let the soup thaw in the fridge first. For the microwave you’re going to want to warm it up in 30 second increments, stirring in-between. For the stove, heat over medium-low and stir until you’ve reached the desired temperature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Luckily, this whole recipe can be gluten free! Be careful with store bought chicken broth. Either make sure it’s gluten free chicken broth or you can make your own chicken stock and use that!
Sure. Rotisserie chicken has a much different flavor than regular chicken breast or chicken thighs, but it might end up making your soup unique!
Absolutely! this recipe is super easy to double or half!
The recipe as written is mostly healthy! One way you could make it healthier is by not adding as much salt.
Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs Cubed Chicken Breast
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 3 cups Water
- 1 cup Chopped Celery
- 1 cup Chopped Carrot
- 1 teaspoon Celery Salt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 2 cups Egg Noodles
Instructions
- Cube your chicken and add it along with your seasoning to a large dutch oven or pot.
- Add veggies to the chicken and seasoning mix.
- Then pour the broth on top of the chicken and veggies.
- Add egg noodles on top of the chicken and veggies.
- Place the lid on top and bring to a rolling boil. Boil the soup for 15-20 minutes then remove the lid and serve!
Estimated Nutritional Information
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What to Serve with Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
- Crackers
- Fruit salad
- Garlic Bread