This Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is made from scratch. It is rich, delicious, and comforting.
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During cold and flu season, what we all really need is a delicious soup recipe (or seven) that will not only nourish our bodies, but will soothe our souls. Recipes can remind us of being taken care of and loved; it’s one of their magic super powers. I really believe this Chicken Noodle Soup recipe has that ability.
Made with tender bone in chicken thighs, thick and delicious egg noodles, and fresh vegetables, your family will want you to make this soup for them over and over.
I love this recipe! This is our go to chicken noodle soup recipe! I think the skin on chicken thighs really make the flavor of the soup!
Chicken Noodle Soup Ingredients
One of the things I love about this recipe is that, besides the chicken thighs, most of the ingredients can be kept in your pantry and refrigerator. That way, you can make chicken noodle soup whenever your body (or soul) needs it.
- Chicken Thighs
- Butter
- Celery
- Carrots
- Onion
- Thyme
- Basil
- Garlic
- Bay Leaves
- Salt & Pepper
- Chicken Stock
- Frozen Egg Noodles
How to Make Chicken Noodle Soup
This soup has a few steps, but none of them are complicated. This is a recipe that even a beginner cook could accomplish and feel great about. For the complete steps and measurements, be sure to see my recipe at the bottom of the post.
- Melt butter in a stock pot and use that to brown the chicken thighs.
- Remove the chicken and use their drippings to cook the vegetables, adding in the seasonings.
- Add in the chicken stock and return the thighs to the pan, so they fully cook in the broth.
- Remove the chicken to shred (or dice) it, and then cook the egg noodles in the broth.
- Return the chicken to the pot, and serve.
Why Brown the Chicken?
You’ll notice that we are browning the skin of the chicken thighs in step one. Then in step two, we discard the skin completely. The reason we brown the skin is to render the fat from the skin into the pan before we cook the vegetables. It deepens the flavor of the soup in a great way.
Can I Use Chicken Breasts?
You could definitely opt to use chicken breasts (boneless skinless or with skin on) in this recipe. If you do that, make sure that you keep a close on the internal temperature of it as it boils in step 3. There is nothing worse than over cooked chicken breasts.
Using Egg Noodles
I love the texture that frozen egg noodles bring to this dish. They are thick and wonderful in this soup. I do not make my own noodles because I am a mom of three littles and a business owner who works an embarrassing number of hours each week.
That being said, I think homemade noodles (egg or flour) would be amazing in this! I highly encourage you to experiment and find what you love best.
Additionally, you could also use a dry pasta that you love. That is what I do in my Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup and that recipe is a winner as well.
Storing Leftovers
Leftovers of this soup can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days in your refrigerator. If you know for sure you plan on having leftovers, I would consider using a dry pasta noodle instead of the egg noodles. Only cook as much as you plan on eating and boil more noodles when you eat the leftovers.
Leftovers can be frozen in a container with room for expansion and kept in the freezer for up to three months. Again, I would encourage you to cook the noodles separately.
Other Great Soup Recipes
If you are looking for other comforting soups, here are a few favorites:
If you make this soup or any of my other recipes, please leave me a comment and let me know what you think!
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 2 TBSPs butter
- 1 lb bone in chicken thighs
- 3 celery stalks diced
- 2 medium carrots peeled and sliced
- 1/2 a yellow onion diced
- 1/2 TBSP dried thyme
- 1/2 TBSP dried basil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 to 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 12 ounces frozen egg noodles see note
Instructions
- In a large stock pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and add them to the pot. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chicken from the pan, and discard the skin. Remove the pan drippings, reserving 2 TBSPs and returning it to the pan.
- Add the celery, carrots, onion, and garlic to the pan. Add the seasoning, and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chicken broth to the pan, and bring to a boil. Return the chicken to the pan, reduce the heat and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes. The soup should have just a very slight bubble to it.
- Remove the chicken and bring back to a boil. Add the frozen noodles and simmer for 20 minutes (or according to package instructions).
- When the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred it. When the noodles are done cooking, return the chicken to the pot and serve!
Notes
Dtignor says
As a mom of 4 and a wife of a football coach this has become our favorite Chicken noodle soup recipe for the fall!!!! I make it ahead and then throw it in the crock pot on warm until we all are home for dinner and it is amazing! Thank you!!!
This makes me so happy! I’m so glad to hear this!
Doris says
This recipe is awesome. I also work long hours actually 10 hour days and Im not home for dinner. So I used this recipe in my insta pot. It was prefect. Everyone loved it and almost no leftovers thank you so much…
I’m so glad you like dit and I’m so glad that it worked in your Insta Pot!
Tina says
I love the soup! So tasty! However, am I the only one that has all the spices coagulate at the top? I usually end up straining them out because it makes the soup presentation not very pretty.
Kathy says
Can I use frozen turkey broth instead of chicken broth?
Yup! I recommend thawing it before using it, but it all work just fine in this.
Nancy says
This looks so good! I love chicken noodle soup. So tasty.
I hope you enjoy it!
Teddy C says
Do you have an instant pot version of this recipe?
I’m sorry, I don’t, but that is a great idea to add to my list!
Pat dunham says
Where do you find the frozen egg noodles.
You can find them in the freezer section of most US grocery stores. Otherwise you can use my Homemade Egg Noodle recipe.
TeddyC says
Excellent recipe and soup. Using basic staples found in most kitchens, produces an amazingly delicious soup. My beloved wife has Covid and as a result, she doesn’t have much of an appetite. She loves this soup and she’s not a big soup lover like me. I’m glad that I stumbled across your page. Thank you for posting this recipe.
I’m so glad that your wife enjoyed it! I hope she gets better soon!
Amber says
If I used rotisserie chicken instead does it still need to simmer before adding the noodles ?
No, it does not.
Lorraine says
This looks delicious but can you use rice or gluten free pasta. To make a gluten free soup
Absolutely! I don’t cook with gluten free noodles a lot, but because they won’t be frozen and they won’t require as much simmering time as the frozen ones, you may want to consider cutting back on the broth a little.