Cozy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Looking for a simple way to use leftover chicken? Homemade chicken noodle soup is one of the easiest meals to pull together with baked chicken or rotisserie chicken. It is warm, cozy and perfect for busy nights or cold weather.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Perfect for leftover chicken This soup is one of the easiest ways to use leftover baked or rotisserie chicken. Nothing goes to waste and dinner comes together fast.
Simple ingredients you already have Butter, veggies, broth and noodles. Everything is basic pantry or fridge staples, which makes this a great last minute meal.
Comfort in a bowl Warm broth, tender noodles and cozy flavors. It is the kind of soup that feels good on cold days or when someone in the house needs something soothing.
Flexible and easy to adjust Use fresh or frozen vegetables. Add more noodles if you want it thicker. Use leftover chicken or fresh chicken breast. This recipe works with whatever you have.
Family friendly Kids and adults both love it. The flavors are simple and familiar, which makes it a reliable go to recipe.
Great for meal prep Leftovers reheat well and can even be turned into a chicken pot pie the next day.
Ingredients
- butter
- minced onion
- carrots
- celery
- water
- chicken stock
- cooked chopped chicken
- egg noodles
- rosemary
- dried chopped basil
- pepper
- salt or garlic salt
- cornstarch
How to Make Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
1. Sauté the Vegetables
Melt butter in a large pot. Add minced onion, sliced carrots and sliced celery. Cook until the vegetables start to soften.
2. Add Chicken and Liquid
Stir in the chopped cooked chicken. Add water and chicken stock. Season with rosemary, basil, pepper and salt or garlic salt.
3. Add the Noodles
Bring the soup to a gentle boil and add the egg noodles. The soup will look like it has too much liquid at first. Once the noodles expand, the broth thickens and becomes a hearty soup.
4. Adjust Thickness
If you want a thicker soup, mix a small amount of cornstarch with water and stir it in. If you want more noodles, add extra and let them cook until tender.
Tips for Even Cooking
Thinly sliced vegetables cook faster and more evenly. We usually add 1 to 2 cups of chicken depending on what we have on hand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Use Frozen Vegetables?
Yes. If you do not have fresh vegetables, a bag of frozen mixed vegetables works fine. Use what you have available.
Do I Need Precooked Chicken?
No. You can use fresh chicken breast. Cut it into half inch pieces and add it when sautéing the vegetables. Cook completely before adding any liquid.
My Soup Looks Too Watery. What Should I Do?
Once the noodles cook and expand, the soup thickens naturally. If you still feel it is too thin, add more noodles or a small cornstarch slurry.
What Can I Make With Leftover Chicken Soup?
Turn leftover chicken soup into a simple chicken pot pie. It is a great way to stretch one meal into two.
Cozy Chicken Noodle Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 4 medium carrots chopped carrots
- 2 stalks celery chopped finely
- 4 cups water
- 2 cans chicken broth
- 2 cup cooked chopped chicken
- 2 cups egg noodles
- ½ teaspoon rosemary
- ½ teaspoon dried chopped basil
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- In a large pan (we used a 5 quart pan), add the butter onion, carrots and celery.
- Once this starts to bubble, add the rest of the ingredients (except cornstarch and noodles).
- Create the slurry with cornstarch and a little broth from the soup. Stir out any lumps before adding to the pan and stirring.
- Add the noodles into the pot, gently stirring and cover.
- Allow to simmer for 20-25 minutes on low until the carrots, celery and noodles are tender.
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