Best Classic Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Make the best classic chicken noodle soup with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and comforting broth. A warm, homemade favorite for any day!

Best Classic Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe 🍲🐔

✔️ Prep Time: 10 minutes
✔️ Cook Time: 30 minutes
✔️ Total Time: 40 minutes
✔️ Servings: 6
✔️ Category: Soup
✔️ Cuisine: American

This Classic Chicken Noodle Soup is comforting, flavorful, and made with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and egg noodles in a savory broth. Perfect for cold days or when you need a cozy meal!


Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth (or homemade stock)
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie or boiled)
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups egg noodles (or any pasta of choice)
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)

Instructions

1. Sauté the Aromatics

  • Heat olive oil (or butter) in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add onion, carrots, and celery, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

2. Simmer the Soup

  • Pour in chicken broth, then add thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.

3. Add Chicken & Noodles

  • Stir in shredded chicken and egg noodles.
  • Cook for 8-10 minutes until noodles are tender.

4. Finish & Serve

  • Stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice for extra flavor.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Remove bay leaf, then serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 320
  • Fat: 9g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sodium: 780mg

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Pro Tips & Variations

Thicker Soup: Add 1 tbsp flour while sautéing vegetables.
Low-Carb Version: Swap noodles for zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.
More Flavor: Use bone-in chicken for a richer broth.
Spicy Version: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.


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