The Best Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup (Perfect Comfort Food) (2024)

If you've been looking for the Best Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, then you're in the right place. If you try my recipe, you’ll never want to touch a canned soup again. This recipe is the ultimate comfort food to give you the tastiest, most delicious chicken noodle soup you’ve ever had!

This is my go-to recipe to bring to friends and family during cooler seasons along with some Homemade French Bread! It’s warm, tasty, comforting, and the perfect mix of classic flavors for the best chicken noodle soup you’ve ever tried.

Plus, the homemade version is so much healthier! It's low in calories, packed with protein, and low-sodium too. This hearty, satisfying chicken soup is going to be a real crowd-pleaser and you’ll have everyone requesting you make it every single night!

Want to learn how to make this delicious Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup recipe? Then keep on reading!

What is Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup?

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort food for fall, cold chilly nights, or during the flu season. It combines the delicious flavors of chicken broth, with chicken, noodles, and delicious herbs, veggies, and spices for a hearty, satisfying chicken soup.

You can’t go wrong with this soup! It is perfect for just about every occasion and brings a smile to pretty much everyone’s face. The faces are nostalgic and classic; they’ll remind you of the delicious chicken soup you remember having as a kid at your grandma’s house, but even better!

What’s best is that it’s incredibly easy to make, and you can try your hand at making it at home even if you’ve never made chicken noodle soup (or any soup!) before.

What Makes This Easy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe Special?

• Easy to make: With a prep time that involves simple steps like slicing vegetables and shredding chicken breast, this homemade chicken noodle soup recipe is incredibly easy to whip up. Plus, most of the cook time is hands-off, leaving you free to do other things.
• Picky Eater Approved: My kids are a bit of picky little eaters, and not all like soup too often. However, when I make this classic soup, rarely are there leftovers. Some even go for seconds and thirds.
• Classic Comfort Food: This is one of my favorite comfort foods as well. It's so warming, tasty, and light. The chicken is very tender, and the carrots and potatoes give the soup a real homey flavor.
• Freezer-Friendly: The cold and flu season is upon us. It’s really nice to have a simple, yet tasty chicken noodle soup recipe on hand to make for your family. It’s so good that you can make two batches of it and freeze one for whenever you need it on a rainy day or during the winter!
• Versatile: This recipe is incredibly versatile. You can easily substitute chicken thighs for the chicken breasts, add different vegetables, or experiment with different herbs and spices to make it your own. You can even swap the egg noodles for rice or pasta to change things up.

What You Need to Make Chicken Noodle Soup at Home

This Chicken Noodle Soup recipe is incredibly easy to make, and tastes absolutely out of this world! What’s best is that you only need some pantry-staple ingredients to make it at home. Let’s look at what these are:

• Chicken Breasts: The star of this soup, chicken breasts give a lean and healthy source of protein. Opt for rotisserie chicken or chicken thighs for more flavor if you prefer.
• Potatoes: They add a comforting heartiness to the soup. Potatoes also help to thicken the broth slightly, giving it a more substantial feel.
• Carrots: These vibrant vegetables add a natural sweetness and beautiful color to your chicken soup.
• Water: The base for your homemade chicken stock. The chicken, herbs, and vegetables will simmer in the water to create a flavorful broth.
• Bay Leaves: A classic herb for soups, bay leaves add a subtle depth of flavor.
• Sea Salt: An essential ingredient to enhance the natural flavors of the other ingredients.
• Noodles: Whether you prefer egg noodles, pasta or rice, they are a must in a chicken noodle soup. They add a delightful texture and make the soup more satisfying.

• Olive Oil: Used for sautéing the onions and garlic, it helps to release their flavors.
• Garlic Clove: A key flavor enhancer, garlic adds a depth and aroma to the soup that's simply irresistible.
• Yellow Onion: Onions are essential in building the soup's flavor base. They turn sweet as they cook, enhancing the overall taste of the soup.
• Black Ground Pepper: A pinch of black pepper can elevate the flavor profile of your soup, adding a slight heat.
• Mrs. Dash Seasoning: I recommend you also add some Mrs. Dash seasoning to this soup! It’s the perfect blend of delicious spices and herbs such as onion powder, celery seed, basil, thyme, rosemary, lemon juice powder, etc. for an incredible seasoning mix. Buy it once, and it’ll come in handy in many other recipes!
• Chicken Bouillon: This ingredient intensifies the chicken flavor in the soup, making it even more delicious.

• Fresh Dill: Dill adds a unique, tangy flavor to the soup that complements the other ingredients beautifully.
• Fresh Parsley: Parsley adds a fresh, slightly peppery flavor and a pop of color to the finished soup.

How to Make Chicken Noodle Soup (Step-by-Step)

Making this delicious Chicken Noodle Soup is so incredibly easy, that it’s even better than running down to the grocery store to buy canned soup! Plus, it freezes beautifully. Here’s what you need to do to make it step by step:

How to Prep Chicken and Veggies for Chicken Noodle Soup

First, start by prepping 2 large or 3 small chicken breasts (or use leftover baked chicken breast). Season the chicken breasts with salt, Mrs. Dash seasoning to taste, and bake for 15 minutes at 425 F (220 C).

While the chicken is baking, rinse all vegetables. Grate a small amount of the carrots and slice the rest.

Break pasta noodles into smaller pieces, and cube the potatoes. Set aside until ready for use.

Shred the cooked chicken breast using a couple of forks and set aside until ready for use.

How to Make Chicken Noodle Soup

In a large stockpot orDutch oven, add cut potatoes, sliced carrots, shredded baked chicken breast, 12 cups water, bay leaves, and a tablespoon of sea salt.

Bring this mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium heat or low heat. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.

Then add the pasta noodles to the pot and stir it well. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes.

Next, as the soup is simmering, sauté the rest of the vegetables. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

Add and sauté garlic and onion until caramelized. Then add grated carrots, Mrs. Dash seasoning, ground pepper, and chicken bouillon.

Stir it all together and sauté for a couple of minutes, mixing every 15 seconds or so.

Then, add sautéed vegetables into the pot and stir. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until the potatoes and carrots are cooked through.

Finally, add the chopped parsley and dill. Turn off the heat and let the soup rest for an hour or so to absorb flavor.

Your delicious Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is ready to be served! Serve warm with some homemadeFrench bread toasted with butter and garlic salt for a hearty and filling combination.

Tips for Making the Best Best Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Ever

• Season and Bake the Chicken: Start by prepping your chicken breasts, seasoning them with salt and Mrs. Dash seasoning. Bake them for 15 minutes to make sure that they're cooked through and ready to be shredded for your soup.
• Prep Your Veggies: While the chicken is baking, rinse all your vegetables. Grate a small amount of the carrots and slice the rest. This will add texture and flavor to your soup.
• Break Your Pasta: Break your pasta noodles into smaller pieces for easier eating. This will also make them cook faster when added to the soup.
• Simmer Your Ingredients: Once your chicken and veggies are prepped, add them to a pot with water, bay leaves, and sea salt. Bring this to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. This process will help to extract the maximum flavor from your ingredients.
• Sauté Your Veggies: While your soup simmers, sauté your remaining vegetables in olive oil until caramelized. Add these to your soup for an extra depth of flavor.
• Let Your Soup Rest: After your soup is done cooking, let it rest for an hour or so. This will allow all the flavors to meld together, creating a more flavorful and delicious soup.
• Freeze for Later: If you have leftovers, portion your soup into serving containers and freeze for up to a month. This will help guarantee that you always have a delicious and comforting meal ready to go.

Serving Suggestions

• For a hearty lunch, serve your homemade chicken noodle soup with a side of crusty bread. The bread is perfect for dipping into the flavorful broth and makes for a satisfying meal.
• Add a fresh, crunchy element to your meal by pairing your chicken noodle soup with a crisp green salad. The lightness of the salad complements the depth of flavor in the soup perfectly.
• Why not turn your chicken noodle soup into a complete dinner? Serve it alongside a roasted chicken breast or rotisserie chicken for a protein-packed, comforting meal.
• For a twist on the traditional, try adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to your bowl of chicken noodle soup just before eating. The tangy citrus will enhance the flavors and add a refreshing note.
• Make your chicken noodle soup even more comforting by serving it in a bread bowl. The soft, fluffy bread soaks up the delicious broth and adds a fun, edible element to your meal.

Recipe Variation Ideas

This delicious easy Chicken Noodle Soup recipe is absolutely perfect as it is, but if you’re looking to customize the flavor, here are some ideas to try:

• Veggies: You can add any other veggies you prefer the most to this versatile soup since everything goes well with the flavors. Consider adding some fresh spinach or kale at the end and stirring it in for extra veggies!
• Potato soup: You can also turn this into hearty potato soup by swapping out the pasta noodles for chopped Yukon gold potatoes or even sweet potatoes!
• Pasta variation: Change up the pasta noodles you use in this recipe and make it your own. Some great options include egg noodles, bowtie pasta, small shell pasta, or even tortellini.
• Protein variation: If you want to add some other protein instead of chicken (or alongside it) you can! Consider adding some leftover turkey after Thanksgiving for a tasty soup combination!

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Store Leftover Homemade Chicken Soup

If you have any leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.

Plus, this soup freezes beautifully! If this portion is too large for the size of your family, portion cooled soup into a serving container that comes with a lid. Freeze for up to a month in the freezer.

Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in a small pot on the stove. It’ll taste just like freshly made chicken noodle soup and you’ll never tell be able to tell that it was frozen!

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