Description
Chicken Noodle Soup is a comforting dish that blends tender chicken, vegetables, and spices in a soothing broth. Perfect for family meals and moments of warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 Tablespoon butter
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 3–4 large carrots, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 10 cups chicken stock or broth
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary (or more to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 batch homemade egg noodles (or 4 cups dry egg noodles)
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Better than Bouillon chicken flavor (or more as needed)
- Optional: Chicken bouillon granules
Instructions
- In a large stock pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add diced celery and carrots, sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken stock or broth and season with rosemary, thyme, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Bring the broth to a boil over high heat. Add noodles and cook until al dente, about 6-8 minutes, depending on the type of noodle.
- Once noodles are cooked, remove the pot from heat and fold in shredded rotisserie chicken. Taste again and adjust seasonings or add more broth if needed.
- Serve hot and enjoy! If storing, allow soup to cool before transferring to an airtight container.
Notes
- For a healthier version, replace butter with olive oil or margarine.
- Vegetable broth can be used as a substitute for chicken stock for a vegetarian option.
- If you don’t have egg noodles, any type of pasta can be used instead.
- If you prefer a stronger chicken flavor, add more Better than Bouillon or chicken bouillon granules.
- For a lower-sodium option, choose low-sodium chicken stock and use less salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Chicken Noodle Soup, Comfort Soup, Homemade Chicken Soup, Healthy Chicken Soup, Easy Chicken Soup