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    Ingredients » Recipes » Chicken

    Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Jan 22, 2019 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Dee

    Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup from scratch is a quick and easy recipe made with Instant Pot chicken stock and a few other simple ingredients.

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    homemade chicken noodle soup from scratch with egg noodles and carrots in a white bowl

    I've been making this quick chicken soup a lot lately, thanks to the kiddoes being overly generous with their germs!  It's simple, easy, delicious, and best of all, this homemade chicken noodle soup is from scratch!

    My mom, her mom and her mom's mom used to make homemade chicken soup that required boiling chicken bones on the stove for several hours. And, you had to skim the scum off every so often. My recipe for homemade chicken soup is so much faster -- and no scum skimming required!

    I actually have several easy chicken soup recipes here on the blog, but those start out with store bought broth. Nothing wrong with that, but since I've had my Instant Pot, I try to make homemade chicken stock from a chicken carcass as often as possible. Then, I use the stock to make quick chicken soup.

    This chicken soup is easy to make on the stove top, and there's something very comforting about inhaling the amazing flavor as it cooks. You can also make this an Instant Pot chicken soup if that's easier for you.

    How do you make homemade chicken soup from scratch?

    First, you need your aromatics -- celery, carrots and onions. You may know this classic combo as the Trinity or mirepoix. To make prep easier, I use baby carrots, and I try to keep frozen chopped onions in the freezer for when I need them. You can even keep a bag of these chopped aromatics in the freezer!

    diced onions carrots and celery in dutch oven for homemade chicken soup

    Cook the celery, carrots and onions in some butter or chicken fat (from the stock if you haven't skimmed it off) until they're slightly soft. Then add a little garlic, and cook until soft.

    saute onions carrots and celery for homemade chicken soup

    Next, pour in your homemade chicken stock. Stir it all together, add your seasonings, and bring it to a boil.

    What do you add to chicken soup for flavor?

    I usually throw in a few celery leaves, along with dried herbs, sea salt and pepper for extra flavor. If you're using my homemade stock recipe, keep in mind that it has additional flavor from lemon,  garlic and onion.

    What are the best herbs to use in chicken soup?

    I love adding some Herbes de Provence to chicken soup because the flavor is bright and goes well with chicken. I also use this as a rub for the Instant Pot whole chicken, which is the base of the chicken stock and also the meat that you use in the soup. So it all ties together!

    You can also use dill, thyme, parsley or even Italian seasoning blend. If you want to use fresh herbs, add those in at the end for maximum flavor.

    add homemade chicken stock and egg noodles to dutch oven for soup

    To make this an all-in-one-pot chicken noodle soup, you can add egg noodles when the soup boils. But, I would do this only if you plan on eating the soup up that day -- egg noodles suck up a ton of liquid! You can also serve cooked noodles on the side. If you do add in the egg noodles, you might have to add extra stock or water if you prefer a more liquidy soup.

    homemade chicken noodle soup in ladle

    When the noodles are done or when the soup comes to a boil, turn heat down, and add your leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken. Once it's heated through, you're ready to enjoy your healthy homemade chicken soup. Honestly, my family says this is the BEST chicken soup recipe ever!

    bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup with carrots celery and parsley

    Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

    homemade chicken noodle soup from scratch with egg noodles and carrots in a white bowl

    Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

    Published by Dee
    Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup from scratch is a quick and easy recipe made with Instant Pot chicken stock and a few other simple ingredients.  
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 7
    Calories 233 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • ½ cup carrots
    • 1.5 cup celery
    • 1.5 cup onion
    • 3 cloves garlic
    • 6 cups chicken stock
    • 1.5 teaspoons sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence
    • .5 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 6 ounces egg noodles
    • 2 cups diced cooked chicken
    • fresh parsley (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • In a large Dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot, melt the butter, and add the carrots, celery and onion and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat until slightly soft
    • Add the garlic, and cook until soft
    • Add the chicken stock, remaining sea salt, Herbes de Provence and pepper, and bring to a boil
    • Add egg noodles, and cook until al dente. You may need to add more stock or broth if the noodles absorb too much.
    • Reduce heat, stir in cooked chicken, and simmer until heated through. Add additional salt and pepper, to taste.
    • Serve immediately, and top with fresh parsley, if desired

    Notes

    You can use any homemade chicken stock for this recipe or low sodium chicken broth from the store.
    If soup seems too thick, add some broth or water to thin it out.
    Can substitute any pasta for the egg noodles or cook noodles separately and add when serving. 

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 11gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 710mgPotassium: 402mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2055IUVitamin C: 5.1mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1.4mg
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    Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup from scratch

    I hope you like this quick homemade chicken noodle soup recipe as much as we do!

     

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    1. Sandra says

      January 29, 2019 at 1:45 pm

      I loved it! Really tasty and packed full of flavors!5 stars

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      • Dee says

        January 30, 2019 at 8:06 am

        Thanks, Sandra! I'm glad you liked it!

    2. James says

      January 25, 2019 at 6:55 am

      We made this last night for a few kids under the weather. Awesome flavor!5 stars

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      • Dee says

        January 25, 2019 at 9:03 pm

        I make this soup whenever anyone in the house doesn't feel well. Hope your family gets better! 🙂

    3. Allison says

      January 23, 2019 at 10:21 am

      One of my kids my favorite meals! Perfect for this chilly weather.5 stars

      Reply
    4. Chrissie Baker says

      January 23, 2019 at 2:53 am

      So good! And easy. I’m not usually the biggest soup person but this is tasty. Thank you5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 23, 2019 at 8:09 am

        It's a very easy recipe. Thanks, Chrissie! 🙂

    5. Mahy Elamin says

      January 23, 2019 at 2:52 am

      This soup is so flavorful! Reminds Me of great chicken noodle soups you can only get at a NYC deli. This combination of herbs is what I have been missing in my recipes. Thank you!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 23, 2019 at 8:06 am

        Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy the soup! 🙂

    6. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

      January 23, 2019 at 12:01 am

      I'm going to have to try this. This needs to happen at my house very soon!!5 stars

      Reply
    7. Dorothy Reinhold says

      January 22, 2019 at 5:57 pm

      I have just started making my own chicken stock and it makes such a HUGE difference! Can't wait to try this soup!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 23, 2019 at 8:06 am

        Homemade chicken stock is amazing!

    8. Amanda says

      January 22, 2019 at 5:30 pm

      Such a perfect meal on Those cold nights !!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 23, 2019 at 8:05 am

        It's perfect for this cold weather!

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