Chicken Noodle Soup (Easy) – Skinnytaste

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Nothing beats a comforting bowl of homemade Chicken Noodle Soup on a chilly night. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner!

Chicken Noodle Soup

My homemade chicken noodle soup is perfect for chilly nights or whenever you need some comfort food. It’s a favorite among my kids and also a great remedy for a cold.

This chicken noodle soup recipe is a classic, but if you have a pressure cooker, you can try my Instant-Pot version. Other soup recipes you might enjoy include Chicken and Wild Rice Soup, Chicken Sancocho, and Chicken Soup with Spinach and Acini Di Pepe.

Why This Easy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe Works

I make this soup from scratch using chicken broth, making it quick and easy to prepare any night of the week. Here’s why you’ll love it:

• Kid Friendly: Easy to pack in a thermos for school lunch.
• Quick: Ready in under 30 minutes.
• Easy: Made with simple ingredients for a comforting meal.

What Type of Noodles?

You can use any pasta of your choice in this recipe, but my mom always used egg noodles. Here are some ideas:

• Egg Noodles or No Yolk Egg Noodles
• Gluten-free noodles
• Cut-up spaghetti
• Ditalini pasta
• Acini Di Pepe
• Elbows
• Macaroni

Chicken Noodle Soup Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Boneless skinless chicken thighs
• Onion, celery stalks, and carrots
• Garlic
• Chicken broth or homemade stock
• Dried bay leaves
• Egg noodles
• Fresh parsley

Variations

Here are some variations you can try:

• Swap bone-in chicken thighs for boneless ones
• Use leftover rotisserie chicken
• Substitute chicken breasts for thighs
• Use leftover turkey instead of chicken
• Make it low-carb by omitting the noodles and adding more chicken
• Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free noodles

How To Make Chicken Noodle Soup

See the full recipe below:

1. Season the chicken with salt
2. Sauté onion, celery, carrot, and garlic in a pot
3. Add chicken, broth, water, bay leaves, and black pepper
4. Cook until chicken shreds easily, shred chicken
5. Add noodles and cook until done
6. Garnish with parsley and serve

For the full recipe with detailed instructions and measurements, scroll down to the recipe card below. Enjoy!