Ingredients to Make Chicken Noodle Soup
This wintertime chicken noodle soup is exactly what you need. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for precise measurements of the ingredients. It’s so easy to throw together and perfect for that leftover chicken!
- Olive oil: Sautéing veggies in olive oil ensures that they don’t stick to the pan.
- Carrots: Slice these up as thick as you prefer.
- Celery: Depending on your preference, cut these into larger or smaller slices. Every vegetable that is sliced into tiny pieces is always a hit with my kids!
- Onion: To ensure even cooking, chop this onion into uniform-sized pieces.
- Garlic Cloves: You can use minced garlic in place of fresh garlic cloves if you don’t have any on hand. 1/2 teaspoon equals about 1 clove of garlic.
- Thyme: The broth gains a rich flavor from the addition of fresh thyme stems.
- A pinch of salt and pepper is all you need to make a difference.
- Chicken broth: The soup’s base gets a lot more flavor and depth from the chicken broth.
- Thick egg noodles: When eating, using thick egg noodles will help them absorb the broth.
- Chicken: Use any leftover chicken you happen to have laying around. Alternatively, to save time and effort, simply shred a store-bought rotisserie chicken for use in this recipe!
- Parsley: The parsley and thyme combine beautifully to create a very flavorful seasoning.
How To Make The Best Chicken Noodle Soup
Brown the Chicken. Set a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil. Place the chicken skin-side down in the pot. Brown the chicken skin.
Sauté the Vegetables. Place the onions and minced garlic in the chicken fat. Stir and saute for several minutes. After that, add the carrots, celery, and thyme and sauté for an additional minute or two.
Simmer the Soup. To the pot, add the chicken pieces, bay leaves, and turmeric. Cover, bring to a boil, and simmer.
Now the Noodles. After adding the egg noodles to the soup, simmer it for an additional minute or two to ensure the pasta is cooked.
Shred the Chicken. After removing the chicken, put it on a chopping board. Using a fork, shred the soft chicken, then toss it back into the soup.
Freshen Up. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with a pinch of salt.
The BEST Chicken Noodle Soup
The flavoring is fantastic, the ingredients are basic, and this is the BEST chicken noodle soup recipe ever! You know that you’re going to need a hearty bowl of chicken noodle soup to get you through these upcoming and impending colder days. This soup is ideal because it uses simple, easy ingredients to create a rich, flavorful soup that is full of thick slices of vegetables, chunks of chicken, and all the flavor you could ask for.
When you’re feeling under the weather and need something to warm and comfort you from the inside out, homemade chicken noodle soup is the perfect choice. My entire family always enjoys this soup when I make it, and I know yours will too! Serve it with these rolls, my Grandma’s homemade bread, or easy no-knead bread, and you’re set! Trust me when I say that you will want to double this recipe and make it frequently this winter.
