Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

If you’re looking for an easy chicken noodle soup recipe that’s simple enough for a busy weeknight, this is the one I make for my family. It comes together with just two cups leftover shredded chicken, vegetables, noodles, and chicken broth. An easy and cheap dinner the whole family will love!

I used to share recipes here on my website all the time, but I’ve gotten away from that a bit over the last few years.

I want to get back to it though, because when I share my meal plans here, on my Youtube channel and in my emails it’s nice to be able to link to the recipes that I’m making.

Today’s recipe is for the super easy homemade chicken noodle soup that I make for my family.

I love making soup because it’s such an easy dinner idea, plus most soups make for a pretty frugal meal too (and with six kids I’m always trying to save money where I can!)

It’s taken awhile for my kids to like different kinds of soup (and is still a work in progress) but I find that chicken noodle soup is quite kid friendly because what kid doesn’t like noodles?

In this recipe I cook the noodles right in the chicken broth, but it also works to make a basic chicken noodle soup and then add in some already cooked pasta. I’ve done it both ways!

I typically make my own chicken broth and freeze it, so that’s what I usually use for this soup, but you can definitely use store-bought as well.

Because the veggies and the noodles help to bulk up this soup, you only need to use two cups of chicken for this chicken noodle soup recipe. You can certainly use more if you’d like, but I appreciate having some recipes that only use 2 cups because it’s perfect for when you just have that amount of leftover shredded chicken from another meal.

Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

A simple and nourishing soup that the whole family's sure to love.

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Ingredients

• 2 large carrots
• 3 stalks celery
• 1 small onion
• butter or olive oil
• 6 cups chicken broth (I usually use homemade)
• 2 cups shredded chicken
• 2 cups egg noodles (uncooked)
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Chop up carrots, celery, and onion and saute in a pan with a bit of butter or olive oil until slightly soft.
2. In a large pot, add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
3. Cook egg noodles in the chicken broth for a minute or two less than package instructions.
4. Add chicken and veggies to the pot along with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer on low or serve right away.

As a mom of six kids, I’m always looking for meals that stretch a smaller amount of meat into a filling dinner. This easy chicken noodle soup is one of those recipes that feels hearty without using a lot of chicken, making it a great budget-friendly meal for large families.

A few FAQs:

Can I use rotisserie chicken?

Yes! Rotisserie chicken works perfectly and makes this recipe even faster. I’ll often freeze two cup amounts of leftover shredded rotisserie chicken so I can easily pull it out for recipes like this one.

Can I freeze chicken noodle soup?

Yes, although I recommend freezing it without the noodles if possible because the noodle texture will be weird after thawing.

Can I make this in the slow cooker?

Yes, but I would cook the noodles separately and add them right before serving so they don’t get over-cooked.

Can I use homemade broth?

Absolutely. That’s what I usually use!

What sides go well with homemade chicken noodle soup?

I always serve soup with a side of bread or some simple muffins. A side salad is a great option as well.

Whether you need a nice hot soup on a cold day or are just in the mood for some cozy comfort food, I hope you’ll give this simple recipe for homemade chicken noodle soup a try. Oh and be sure to let me know in the comments if you make it!

If your family enjoys simple comfort food recipes, you might also like my collection of family favorite soups for cold days.

Thanks for stopping by the blog today. 🙂