Description
This Comforting Chicken Noodle Soup is a hearty and delicious classic, perfect for warming up on chilly days or whenever you need a nourishing meal. Made with tender rotisserie chicken, fresh vegetables, and flavorful herbs simmered in a rich chicken broth, this recipe offers a homemade touch with your choice of egg noodles or pasta. Ready in just 40 minutes and yielding 8 servings, it’s an ideal dish for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 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)
- ½ 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
Pasta
- 1 batch homemade egg noodles or 4 cups dry egg noodles, farfalle, or other bite-sized pasta
Protein
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded or chopped
Flavor Enhancers
- 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon chicken flavor (or more, as needed), or chicken bouillon granules
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables: In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt 1/2 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add the diced celery, diced carrots, and minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add the broth and seasoning: Pour in 10 cups of chicken stock or broth. Stir in the salt, freshly ground black pepper, dried rosemary, dried thyme, and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Cook the noodles: Add your choice of noodles—either a batch of homemade egg noodles or 4 cups of dry egg noodles or farfalle. Let them cook in the simmering broth until tender, typically about 7-10 minutes, depending on the pasta used.
- Add the chicken and flavor boost: Stir in the shredded or chopped 3 cups of rotisserie chicken to heat through. Add 1 teaspoon of Better Than Bouillon chicken flavor or chicken bouillon granules to enhance the depth of flavor, adjusting to taste.
- Simmer and finish: Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes to meld the flavors. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or herbs if desired. Remove from heat and serve hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken with cooked chicken breast or thighs if preferred.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels better.
- Fresh herbs can be substituted for dried herbs but use about three times the amount.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta.
- The recipe can be doubled for larger crowds and freezes well for leftovers.
