Comforting Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

This Comforting Chicken Noodle Soup is a classic meal that I make when we need something simple and comforting. It’s a go to meal when someone in my family is feeling under the weather or when a friend needs a homemade meal that feels like a hug. It’s simple enough for a weekday meal and it makes a large enough portion to last several days or to stock your freezer with leftovers. I often make it on Friday nights so we have a meal ready to go all weekend.

Why You’ll Love This:

• Easy enough for weeknights
• Makes a large portion for leftovers
• Heartfelt homemade meal to share with others
• Great for those feeling under the weather
• Comforting and nourishing meal

Comforting Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Ingredients

  

• 2-3 chicken breasts 
• 4 carrots large
• 4-5 celery stalks 
• 1  yellow onion  small or medium
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp rosemary
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger 
• 1/2 lemon (juiced)
• 3 boxes chicken broth
• 10 oz egg noodles half the bag

Instructions

 

•  Add olive oil to Dutch oven and heat on medium-low.
• While that is heating up wash all veggies. Peel carrots and then small dice all  veggies. 
• Salt and pepper the chicken breast then add to Dutch oven to cook through. After  it is cooked through, set aside to rest.
• Put more olive oil in the Dutch oven, if needed, then add veggies to cook until  almost tender, about 6-8 minutes depending on desired texture. 
• Add spices and cook for 30 seconds to a minute until fragrant.
• Then add the chicken broth.
• Let it come to boil.
• While you are waiting for that to boil, dice the chicken into small pieces and add  to the soup.
• Once it is boiling add the noodles and cook for the time on the package, stirring  occasionally, so they don't stick
• Add the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. 

Storage & Reheating the soup:

• Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: For best results, freeze the soup without the noodles and add noodles when reheating. Freeze for up to 3 months.
• Reheating: Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave. Add extra broth if needed, as the noodles will continue to absorb liquid.

Helpful Notes

• This soup is easy to adjust — add more broth if you prefer it thinner or extra noodles or chicken if your family likes it heartier.
• Need a shortcut? Use rotisserie chicken!

Leave a review!

I hope you love this Chicken Noodle Soup as much as we do!
I would love to see how you use this recipe!
Send me a picture or leave a review!

Thanks for being here 🫶🏻
I’m Taylor — I share simple, cozy recipes made for the people you love.

If you enjoyed this recipe, you might also love:

Our other favorite soup – The Best & Easiest Crockpot White Chicken Chili
My other recipes
My family favorites meal plan

👉 Join my email list here!

You can also follow along here:
Instagram

Facebook
Pinterest

happy cozy cooking,

♡  taylor