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Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

A close-up of a steaming bowl of Grandma's Speedy Chicken Noodle Soup, filled with tender chicken, noodles, carrots, and celery.
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A comforting and easy chicken noodle soup recipe, perfect for weeknights or when you need a warm, familiar meal. This recipe uses rotisserie chicken for speed and provides tips for flavorful broth and perfectly cooked noodles.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion (mirepoix)
  • 1 cup chopped carrots (mirepoix)
  • 1 cup chopped celery (mirepoix)
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (from a rotisserie chicken)
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked egg noodles
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Pour in chicken broth. Add thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  4. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
  5. Add shredded chicken and uncooked egg noodles to the pot.
  6. Increase heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender, about 8-10 minutes. Avoid overcooking the noodles to prevent them from becoming mushy.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

  • For a richer broth, you can concentrate the chicken broth by simmering it uncovered for 10-15 minutes before adding the vegetables.
  • To prevent noodles from getting mushy, cook them directly in the soup just before serving. If you are making the soup ahead, cook the noodles separately and add them when reheating.
  • You can use a store-bought rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • This soup can be made in an Instant Pot. Sauté vegetables, add broth and seasonings, then cook chicken and noodles according to your Instant Pot model’s instructions.

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