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Best Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

★★★★★ 12 Reviews Recipe Print
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By: Erin2/8/22

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Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Fill up on veggies and flavor with this cozy, hearty, Chicken Noodle Soup recipe. Made with a variety of ingredients and seasonings, it’s a well-rounded meal perfect for weeknights!

homemade chicken noodle soup

Get ready for the best chicken noodle soup recipe

Chicken noodle soup is a classic recipe — you can’t go wrong! Achieving the perfect flavor comes down to using the right combination of broth and seasonings, and this recipe does just that. By using onion, celery, carrots, and parsnips, we’re bulking it up to create a healthy, filling soup that’s sure to hit the spot.

This is a great go-to for cozy cold nights, and it freezes well too! Whip up a double batch and freeze half for later, or half your recipe to enjoy for just tonight.

homemade chicken noodle soup

Ingredients needed to make this recipe

We will be using a long list of veggies paired with a bunch of seasonings for a soup full of flavor and heartiness! The veggies are flexible, so feel free to mix and match amounts and types if you’re trying to use up what you already have.

  • Chicken: Start with 1 whole chicken. It should be around 3.5 to 4 lbs and will contribute to 10 1 cup servings of soup!
  • Butter: Next, you will need 2 tbsp of butter. You can use olive oil if preferred.
  • Veggies: For the veggies, prepare the following: 1 large onion, 5 stalks of celery, 5 large carrots, and 2 large parsnips. These load up the soup with bulk and flavor!
  • Garlic: Season the soup by including 5 cloves of minced garlic. If you don’t have fresh cloves, you can use 1 1/4 teaspoons of garlic powder.
  • Chicken broth: Bulk up the soup and add liquid with 4 cups of chicken broth.
  • Water: Do the same with water, and add 8 cups.
  • Seasonings: Seasonings are everything in chicken noodle soup! Add 1/4 cup of fresh, chopped dill, 1/4 cup of fresh, chopped parsley, 2 tsp of celery salt, and 1 tsp of pepper.
  • Lemon juice: 2 tsp of lemon juice will add a dash of zingy flavor.
  • Salt & pepper: Add extra salt and pepper to taste after simmering. I typically find that another 1/2 tsp or more of each does the trick!
  • Egg noodles: As for the noodles, use 10 oz of your favorite egg noodles.
  • Corn or peas: Last but not least, include 1 cup of either frozen corn or frozen peas!

Kitchen tools needed to make this chicken noodle soup recipe

To make this easy chicken noodle soup recipe, you will simply need a cutting board, a chopping knife, a large stockpot, and a stirring utensil.

For measuring, gather 1 tsp, 1 tbsp, 1/4 cup, and 1 cup.

ingredients for homemade chicken noodle soup

How to make the best homemade chicken noodle soup

Chicken noodle soup is very easy to make! The whole process is done in one pot on the stove which makes for a simple prep and an easy cleanup.

Begin by cleaning the whole chicken. Pat it dry.

Prepare the veggies by dicing and slicing them into bite-sized pieces.

In a large stockpot, heat the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots, and parsnips. Let cook for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Next, add the whole chicken to the stockpot followed by the broth and water. Bring everything to a simmer, and then reduce the heat to medium.

Let the chicken and veggies cook for 45-60 minutes, or until the chicken temperature reaches 165°F throughout.

Once fully cooked, take the chicken out to cool and turn the stock heat down to low.

Add the dill, parsley, celery, salt, pepper, and lemon juice to the stock. Stir and simmer on very low heat for 30 minutes.

Once the chicken is cool enough to handle (15-20 minutes), pull the meat off of the bones and break it into smaller pieces and chunks. Add the pieces back into the stock.

Bring the stock back to a light boil.

Finally, add the noodles and corn or peas to the stock and cook for an additional 15 minutes on medium heat.

whole chicken in broth

What is the best type of chicken for soup?

Though this recipe calls for a whole chicken, you may be interested in making a smaller batch, and therefore using much less meat! If that is the case, consider using chicken thighs. They are a great option for soups as they cook very well on the stove. Chicken breasts make a good second option.

Recipe Tips

Can I use chicken stock?
You can! However, note that chicken broth has more flavor (because it’s made from the meat). If you go with stock, consider using 5 cups of stock and 7 cups of water. This will help compensate for the lower flavor of the stock.

Fat on the top of your soup?
Notice fat gathering on the top of the soup while cooking? This is normal! If you see this, simply skim it off and discard. If fat gathers after cooling, either reheat the soup or skim and discard.

Additional seasoning options
Feel free to add even more flavor to your soup with the addition of thyme, oregano, and/or bay leaves.

Storing leftovers

One great thing about this recipe (besides the wonderful flavor, of course) is that it stores very well! To freeze, simply let the soup cool before transferring it to an airtight container or freezer bag. Freeze for up to four months.

To store for tomorrow, follow the same method: Let cool and then transfer to an airtight container and place in the refrigerator. Enjoy within 1 week.

homemade chicken noodle soup

If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!

If you’re on the hunt for some more chicken recipes, consider one of these! The meatballs are a favorite, and the salad recipe is a well-balanced, filling option!

  • Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
  • Easy Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
  • Pesto Chicken Salad Recipe
  • Chicken Cobb Salad with Avocado Dressing

Recipe by Erin Morrissey and Photography by Moriah Sawtelle

homemade chicken noodle soup
★★★★★ 5 from 12 reviews

Best Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Fill up on veggies and flavor with this cozy, hearty, Chicken Noodle Soup recipe. Made with a variety of ingredients and seasonings, it’s a well-rounded meal perfect for weeknights!

Prep: 20Cook: 90Total: 1 hour 50 minutes
Yield 10 cups 1x
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Ingredients

  • 3.5 – 4lb whole chicken
  • 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 5 stalks of celery
  • 5 large carrots
  • 2 large parsnips
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 8 cups water
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tsp celery salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • extra salt + pepper to taste (typically another 1/2 tsp or more of each – taste after simmered)
  • 10 oz egg noodles
  • 1 cup frozen corn or 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

  1. Clean whole chicken and pat dry.
  2. Prepare all veggies by dicing and slicing into bite sized pieces.
  3. In a large stockpot, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add in onion, celery, carrots, and parsnips. Let cook 4-5 minutes until beginning to soften. Add garlic and cook an additional minute.
  4. Add whole chicken to stockpot, then add broth and water. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium.
  5. Let chicken and veggies cook for 45-60 minutes, or until chicken temperature reaches 165F throughout.
  6. Once temperature is reached, take chicken out to cool. Turn stock heat down to low.
  7. Add dill, parsley, celery salt, pepper, and lemon juice to stock. Stir. Let simmer on very low heat for 30 minutes.
  8. Once chicken is cool enough to handle (15-20 minutes) pull off all meat off bones and into smaller pieces/chunks, and then add back into stock.
  9. Once all the chicken is added to stock, bring back to a light boil.
  10. Add noodles and peas/corn and cook for an additional 15 minutes on medium heat.
  11. Serve!

Notes

*If fat gathers on the top of the soup, just skim off and discard. If fat gathers after it has cooled, just reheat or skim and take off based on preference.

*this soup freezes perfectly or will stay good in the refrigerator for 1 week.

Author: ErinCategory: soup, dinner, lunch, noodlesMethod: stovetopCuisine: American
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  1. Jess says

    Posted on 12/4 at 5:59 pm

    First recipe I tried from ELW and love it! Perfect for a cold day and easy to make. Made this for football Sunday and was a hit!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/5 at 2:39 pm

      Hi Jess, so happy you loved it!

      Reply
  2. Megan says

    Posted on 12/4 at 2:49 pm

    This one takes some time but it was perfect to use up the leftover thanksgiving turkey! The fresh herbs and lemon create such a great flavor.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/5 at 1:05 pm

      Hi Megan, so happy you loved it and made it your own!

      Reply
  3. Kevin says

    Posted on 11/17 at 4:16 pm

    Hi Erin what I did to the soup instead of 4 cups of broth I put in 8 and was low sodium broth was definitely delicious 😋 thank you for your recipe

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/17 at 6:02 pm

      Hi Kevin, so glad you loved it!! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Meghan says

    Posted on 11/13 at 7:52 pm

    Honestly – mindblowing. This soup was SOOOOOO GOOD. I made it for sick babies and we all really enjoyed it. So soothing! I’ll never make a different recipe for chicken noodle again!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/14 at 8:01 pm

      Hi Meghan, so happy you loved it!

      Reply
    • Meghan says

      Posted on 12/4 at 12:51 pm

      Following up – I froze this soup 1) in souper cubes and 2) in a giant ziploc bag. Both held up and defrosted great! It’s been such a treat!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin says

        Posted on 12/5 at 12:53 pm

        Hi Meghan, thanks so much for sharing!! 🙂

  5. Megan says

    Posted on 11/4 at 6:31 pm

    Best chicken noodle soup I’ve ever had! My boyfriend said it was a 10/10! Please make this- you won’t regret it!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/6 at 5:20 pm

      Hi Megan, so happy you loved it! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Lauren Chamberlain says

    Posted on 11/3 at 7:18 pm

    Reminds me of what my Nana used to make when I was growing up. Great for a cold fall night. I used chicken breasts in lieu of a whole bird to save time. I imagine it would be even more delicious with that!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/6 at 5:17 pm

      Hi Lauren, so happy you loved the soup and made it your own! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Marissa says

    Posted on 10/23 at 9:26 pm

    This soup was insanely delicious! My whole family loved it. We will absolutely be making it again soon!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/24 at 6:46 pm

      Hi Marissa, so glad it was such a big hit!! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Lacey says

    Posted on 10/18 at 6:11 pm

    This was UNREAL and the best chicken noodle soup ever!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/18 at 7:02 pm

      Hi Lacey, so glad you loved it!!

      Reply
  9. Mackenzie says

    Posted on 10/9 at 5:48 pm

    I’m a night shift nurse and I’ve been craving some chicken noodle soup as the weather has been changing, but because of my weird sleep schedule I didn’t want something sitting on the stove while I slept. I saw a comment below to make it in a crockpot on low for 8 hours. So when I came home from my shift this morning I put everything in the crockpot and when I woke up I had delicious chicken soup! So easy, I sent it to all of my friends!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/10 at 8:23 pm

      Hi Mackenzie, so happy you loved it!!

      Reply
  10. Olivia says

    Posted on 10/4 at 4:58 pm

    Perfect on a cold, rainy day! Kid approved too!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/5 at 3:38 pm

      Hi Olivia, so happy everyone enjoyed it!! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Krissy says

    Posted on 5/5 at 12:46 pm

    The perfect simple chicken noodle soup! Can it be made in the crock pot / instant pot? Not sure when to add seasonings and noodles. Thanks!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 5/9 at 3:22 pm

      Hi Krissy, so glad you liked it and yes! I would do the crockpot for 8 hours on low, then add the cooked noodles towards the end. Let me know how yours comes out!!

      Reply
  12. Rachel S. says

    Posted on 3/13 at 8:33 pm

    Easy, delicious, and perfect for a cold night!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 3/14 at 3:40 pm

      Hi Rachel, so happy you liked it!!

      Reply
  13. Deirdre says

    Posted on 3/12 at 10:55 am

    This soup is so delicious and actually very easy to make!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 3/14 at 3:34 pm

      Hi Deirdre, so glad you loved it!!

      Reply

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