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Chicken Noodle Soup

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Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup loaded with vegetables and a delicious broth made from scratch! One pot…one soup!

A homemade easy to make Chicken Noodle Soup perfect for any day of the week! With the broth AND the soup made from scratch in under an hour, you will be craving this often! Healthy, low calorie, filling with incredible flavours!

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup loaded with vegetables with a delicious broth made from scratch! One pot...one soup! Perfect for any day of the week with the broth AND the soup made from scratch in under 45 minutes. You will love this! | cafedelites.com

Chicken Noodle Soup

This is one recipe that we cook so often because it’s the best and most delicious way to get our veggies in with no one complaining. Why?

  • Broth = good.
  • Chicken = fall apart good.
  • Egg noodles = carb good (sub with zucchini noodles for a low carb option).

There’s no need to use a whole chicken to make the broth for this. We cut corners in this family by using bone-in skinless chicken thighs. No skimming broth needed. No need to make a separate broth. Just one soup in one pot, and all from scratch!

Chicken Broth Recipe

The flavours that develop from cooking your chicken right into this soup from scratch are so much better and richer than just adding pre-cooked chicken or shredded rotisserie chicken at the end.

With a few chicken thighs (or legs) thrown in, the extra time boiling them and getting all that flavour wins over store bought broth every time.

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is perfect for any day of the week with the broth AND the soup made from scratch in under 45 minutes. | cafedelites.com

How To Make Chicken Soup

We start this soup with a simple Soffritto (Sofrito or Mirepoix). Also know as the holy trinity of cooking. A simple combination of three aromatics:

  • Onion
  • Celery
  • Carrots

The three are sautéed together to provide the flavour base for this soup.

For a hearty and flavourful soup, Chicken Thighs or Legs are ideal. The darker meats along with the bones provide a stronger taste compared to white meat (breast), creating a richer broth with plenty of flavour. Add them in along with your broth (or stock) after your soffritto is done.

Crushed Bouillon is an optional add in and go in along with your broth providing a lot of flavour. If you don’t have access to bouillon, use regular stock powder or omit!

Simmer until the chicken is falling off the bone and cooked through, then shred chicken with forks and throw the meat back into the soup.

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What else goes in Chicken Noodle Soup?

This recipe is extremely forgiving in that you can add or take out whatever you like, don’t like.

Vegetables: our recipe suggests green beans, corn kernels and spinach. You could also add zucchini, cabbage, pumpkin, sweet potato or potatoes and peas (we use frozen and add them in just before the spinach)! You can make it your own.

Noodles: I love using vermicelli egg noodles in our soup, but you can use thin spaghetti, angel hair, a fat noodle or any other type of pasta you like.

As with all cooking, remember to carefully taste test, then season with a little extra salt and pepper if needed.

Homemade Chicken Soup Add Ins

Feel free to add in fresh or dried herbs, such as thyme, basil, oregano or rosemary to the liquid while the chicken is simmering.

Also, a good amount of black cracked pepper or crushed red chili flakes to kick up the spice if you like heat.

Of course, nothing says a big bowl of comfort like a steaming hot bowl of soups and some fresh bread rolls or garlic bread to mop up the broth afterwards.

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Chicken Noodle Soup

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup loaded with vegetables with a delicious broth made from scratch! One pot...one soup! Perfect for any day of the week with the broth AND the soup made from scratch in under 45 minutes. You will love this!
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 45 mins
Total: 55 mins
Serves: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 large carrots chopped
  • 1 rib celery chopped
  • 6 skinless chicken thighs, bone in (or 8 legs)
  • 2 quarts (litres) chicken stock or broth
  • 1-2 chicken bouillon cubes, crushed (adjust to your tastes)
  • 7 oz (200 g) green beans, chopped in thirds
  • 3/4 cup corn kernels
  • 4 oz (120 g) baby spinach leaves
  • 1/2 quart (litre) of water, as needed
  • 6 oz (200 g) vermicelli or egg noodles (or angel hair pasta)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook onion for 2 minutes, then add garlic, celery and carrots; cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken thighs, broth (stock), crushed bouillon, green beans and corn kernels. Top up with water if needed to cover all of the ingredients.
  • Increase heat and bring to a boil for about 4 minutes. Reduce heat, partially cover the pot with a lid, and allow to simmer for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Transfer chicken to a plate and shred the meat; discard the bones.
  • Add the chicken back into the soup along with the noodles. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes while stirring occasionally to separate noodles.
  • Stir in the spinach leaves and allow to wilt in the soup (about 3 minutes, pressing leaves into the liquid with the tip of a wooden spoon). Mix parsley through. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 694mg | Potassium: 427mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6300IU | Vitamin C: 39.2mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 3.3mg
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup loaded with vegetables with a delicious broth made from scratch! One pot...one soup! Perfect for any day of the week with the broth AND the soup made from scratch in under 45 minutes. You will love this! | cafedelites.com
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  1. Alicia says

    July 14, 2022 at 3:32 pm

    5 stars
    I cook this once a fortnight in Winter and always drop leftovers to my friends as they absolutely love it!

    Reply
  2. Tonya says

    October 21, 2020 at 2:30 am

    5 stars
    AH-MAY-ZING. This was THE BEST chicken noodle soup ever!!!!

    Reply
  3. Hannah says

    October 11, 2020 at 2:40 pm

    5 stars
    Holy jaysus! This was delicious! I made this for my friend who is currently in labour, but I want it all for myself now!
    I don’t really cook, but I am so proud of myself with this one! Recipe for life!

    Reply
  4. Hita says

    September 10, 2020 at 11:11 pm

    5 stars
    So yum I don’t know how many helping I took . This is perfect for a rainy weather

    Reply
  5. Jacinta Murray says

    June 02, 2020 at 7:54 pm

    5 stars
    Made this tonight & it was the best my husband & I loved it so much. Thank you for a great recipe.

    Reply
    • Gail says

      November 19, 2020 at 1:36 pm

      5 stars
      I made this tonight and my husband said “this is what chicken soup is supposed to taste like!” Fantastic recipe and a new family favorite. I used chunky bites of zucchini instead of spinach and peas instead of corn. Also at the end I added sautéed chunky bites mushrooms for my husband’s & my bowl and sautéed Brussels sprouts in just his. We wouldn’t do this every time but it’s cold weather, already have some snow on the ground and we just wanted to make it a bit more rustic.

      Reply
  6. Jem Graham says

    May 20, 2020 at 5:48 pm

    With the nutrition data, I’m guessing it’s per serving, but how many grams or cups is a serving?

    PS: Love the soup I’ve made it 3 times already in the last couple of weeks!

    Reply
  7. Francesca says

    March 22, 2020 at 8:52 am

    I made this today and it was amazing!! Thanks for sharing yet another great recipe.

    Reply
  8. Michala says

    January 26, 2020 at 7:45 am

    5 stars
    Thank you for this great recipe! I used vermicelli and added some curry powder. I also used frozen spinach, just thawed and drained before I added it. Delicious!

    Reply
  9. Jo says

    January 07, 2020 at 8:01 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious! My first time making a chicken soup and it turned out great. Didn’t have any premade stock on hand so used 2 litres water with 2 beef stock cubes. The soup turned out darker with a rich flavour.

    I have bookmarked this recipe – it will be a go to from now on.

    Reply
  10. Sally Mihihara Steedman says

    September 11, 2019 at 11:55 am

    5 stars
    Can’t beat this recipe.

    Reply
    • Robert Querio says

      December 08, 2019 at 6:55 am

      For less calories and no carbs, use Miracle Noodles or Pasta Zero. Also, add a little Better Than Bullion for another flavor boost.

      Reply
  11. DrewB says

    September 09, 2019 at 12:36 pm

    Very good! I ended up making this very bare-bones, no corn or green beans at my daughter’s request. We really enjoyed it and will be making it again!

    Reply
  12. Linda says

    July 14, 2019 at 10:47 am

    5 stars
    Hi, I must say it is the best chicken noodle soup I have had, I only had chicken drum stick in my freezer but really it doesn’t matter you can use any type of chicken, I have made it twice now love it and thank you

    Reply
  13. Sunny says

    July 03, 2019 at 6:19 pm

    5 stars
    This turn out really really nice! Fast and easy to make too, thank you so much! It was my first attempt to make chicken noodle soup.

    Reply
  14. Sarah says

    June 03, 2019 at 8:39 pm

    Made this recipe, no bouillon cube. Used vermicelli rice noodles, which turned out lovely and light. I found it quite bland so added extra water and some powdered French onion soup. The rest of the family enjoyed it as it was. Overall, very successful dinner, thank you.

    Reply
  15. Rich says

    May 30, 2019 at 12:00 pm

    5 stars
    I make this about every 2 weeks. My favorite veggies are broccoli and corn as I like the yellow and green colors. I have tried spinach and don’t like the mouth feel. I have tried various pastas and have chosen Fusilli as my favorite. I use both boneless breasts and thighs. I add Itailian seasoning and pepper. I start off with bacon. I have been looking for a recipe like this for years. I will make this for the rest of my life. Thanks.

    Reply
  16. Michelle Gentry-Wiseman says

    March 19, 2019 at 8:55 am

    5 stars
    LOVED this recipe – and everyone in my family felt the same. I used gluten free noodles and I had thighs with skin on so, I used them and took the skin off after they were cooked. I will be making this recipe on a regular basis!!

    Reply
    • Ileana says

      June 28, 2019 at 4:35 am

      I never ever comment on recipes, even good ones (a ungrateful posture I should perhaps reconsider), but having just made this recipe and been bowled over, I had to come on here to thank you for conceiving and walking me through the most loving recipe I’ve ever made for myself. I’m sick and working from home, and this soup is comforting, delicious, nourishing, and, as you rightly point out, forgiving and flexible. I used half a package of frozen sweet potato cubes (at the beginning) and a whole bag of baby spinach, as indicated, and I shredded a large cube of ginger into the soup at the simmering phase. I haven’t had a better chicken soup anywhere. Thank you very much for creating and sharing this wonderful recipe.

      Reply
      • Ileana says

        June 28, 2019 at 4:37 am

        *AN* ungrateful posture

        Reply
  17. Taylor says

    March 16, 2019 at 10:36 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is so easy and so delicious. Will definitely be making this again!

    Reply
  18. Heather says

    March 14, 2019 at 7:40 am

    5 stars
    There’s nothing better than homemade chicken soup! Love this recipe. Going to give it a try!

    Reply
  19. Cris says

    March 06, 2019 at 6:17 pm

    5 stars
    So easy to follow the receipe and tastes delicious! This is a keeper!

    Reply
  20. Paula says

    March 05, 2019 at 9:33 am

    Since our South Texas weather is bi-polar this year, I decided this was the perfect recipe to try. This was perfect! The spinach was an awesome addition. Thanks for the recipe! This will be a staple.

    Reply
  21. Valleycat1 says

    March 02, 2019 at 1:14 pm

    I brown the chicken along with the sofrito veggies. Then proceed with the added liquid etc. Adds a good depth of flavor. This is my go-to method for any chicken or beef stews, soups, pot roast.

    Reply
  22. Lisa says

    March 01, 2019 at 9:56 am

    5 stars
    Absolutely the best chicken soup! The whole family loved it.

    Reply
  23. Laya says

    January 28, 2019 at 1:19 am

    5 stars
    This recipe turned out sooo delicious. I used the flat egg noodle, omitted the green beans, corn and spinach, and added lemon juice from a whole lemon to help fight off a cold. Oh, and my grocery store did not have skinless bone in thighs, so I had to get skinless, boneless thighs (still turned out juicy and shredded apart easily). Thanks for this!

    Reply
    • Robyn says

      August 19, 2019 at 11:52 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely delish! Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
  24. Danielle McCandless says

    January 16, 2019 at 2:19 pm

    Can I use boneless skinless thighs?

    Reply
    • Johnny Rohtten says

      March 13, 2020 at 7:33 pm

      no – it will have no taste !

      Reply
  25. Krizia says

    January 04, 2019 at 12:46 pm

    5 stars
    Made this recipe tonight. Your directions were easy to follow and the soup taste delicious! Saved this recipe for the future. Thanks 🙂

    Reply
  26. Jennifer Roscioli says

    October 30, 2018 at 11:57 pm

    Do I boil the raw chicken in with the veggies ?

    Reply
    • Karina says

      November 01, 2018 at 11:16 pm

      Yes, it adds so much flavor to the chicken. You will not be disappointed! Hope you enjoy! XOXO

      Reply
  27. Rich says

    October 22, 2018 at 10:18 am

    5 stars
    I used boneless. chicken thighs, Pacific Foods organic bone broth unsalted.(90 mg).and Italian Seasoning. Not salty enough for me but others on a low salt diet might appreciate it. Next time I’ll try a bone broth with some more salt and experiment from there.

    Reply
    • Anna says

      December 31, 2018 at 5:34 am

      5 stars
      Add some slap your mama in there and a couple teaspoons of chicken base 🙂

      Reply
  28. Momica says

    October 10, 2018 at 1:00 pm

    Is the sodium high on this one? Or is that normal for soup???

    Reply
    • Tom says

      November 17, 2019 at 12:49 pm

      5 stars
      Use no salt chicken broth and don’t add salt, just pepper. We slice carrots in a garlic slicer, gets the pieces really thin. Also use corn cut off the cob and scrape cob, much better. We use herbs to enhance flavor.

      Reply
  29. Steph says

    October 09, 2018 at 8:42 am

    Hi. I can’t wait to try this recipe. I have a question concerning the bouillon cube. Usually I make the chicken stock by adding water to the bouillon cube. So in that case I do the chicken stock with bouillon and water and I add the extra bouillon cube? Thanks 🙂

    Reply
    • Karina says

      October 12, 2018 at 4:40 pm

      You do not need to mix the bullion cube before putting it into the soup. It will just be added with the other ingredients.

      Reply
  30. Stephanie Rivera says

    October 06, 2018 at 3:39 am

    5 stars
    Hands down the best chicken soup I’ve ever had in my LIFE! I ommited some of the veggies, but used more celery, carrots, and corn to compensate. Oh and btw I live in Houston Texas. The fact that my friends and I ate several bowls of it while it was 90 degrees outside shows how incredible it really is. 12/10 ⭐️

    Reply
  31. Jasmine says

    September 08, 2018 at 9:32 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe – super tasty 🙂 added extra garlic and it was divine! mother in law loved it which was a relief haha

    Reply
  32. Casey says

    July 27, 2018 at 12:05 pm

    5 stars
    Tried this last night and it was a wonderful, vegetable laden soup. I actually cooked with a whole free range chicken and modified the cooking time a little with my past experience boiling whole chickens.

    I didn’t use bouillon powder which probably made the soup taste a little flat everyone at the dinner table, including my toddler happily ate it. Using alphabet pasta probably helped.

    Reply
  33. Sharon says

    June 16, 2018 at 5:59 pm

    5 stars
    So good! And easy. I’m not usually the biggest soup person but this is tasty. Thank you

    Reply
    • Karina says

      June 19, 2018 at 2:40 am

      Oh that is great to hear! I am glad that you tried it and liked it. Thanks so much for sharing! XO

      Reply
  34. catriona Kelly says

    June 15, 2018 at 6:04 am

    Can you use breast of chicken instead of thigh or leg as I only like this

    Reply
    • Karina says

      June 15, 2018 at 2:00 pm

      Yes, of course! You are welcome to change or substitute any of my recipes to make your own. I am so glad that you chose one of my recipes to make! Enjoy!! XO

      Reply
  35. Tanya says

    April 30, 2018 at 10:16 pm

    5 stars
    The only recipe I will ever use to make chicken noodle soup. Absolutely delish!

    Reply
  36. Ana says

    March 29, 2018 at 12:22 am

    5 stars
    Just made this soup today and o, my world it’s so yummy and delicious xxx will be definitely in my menu ??

    Reply
  37. RobinG says

    March 22, 2018 at 4:34 am

    Going to try this in the slow cooker! Hope it works out! I’m using spinach, mushrooms, maybe carrots, Zach’s, and leftover rotisserie chicken!

    Reply
    • Korina K. says

      January 23, 2019 at 12:14 pm

      How did it work out in the slow cooker? I would like to try it.

      Reply
  38. LaTrice says

    March 19, 2018 at 2:08 pm

    I LOVE chicken noodle soup. It’s the ultimate comfort food at its finest. Can’t wait to make this recipe!! 🙂

    Reply
  39. Wendy says

    March 19, 2018 at 12:16 am

    That looks so good.I have no doubt it will taste great, like all of your other recipes I’ve tried.

    Chicken Noodle Soup. The Ultimate comfort food.

    Reply

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