This Chicken Noodle Soup is easy, quick and so full of flavor. It is plump full of sweet onion, fresh celery, juicy carrots, earthy garlic, wide egg noodles and already cooked succulent rotisserie chicken.
I usually purchase my rotisserie chickens from Costco but they are available at most grocery stores. They are delicious tender and juicy making them perfect for a great pot of chicken soup. You will only need about half of the chicken so enjoy the other half in one of my many rotisserie chicken recipes like Chicken Pot Pie Soup, Chicken Waldorf Salad, King Ranch Chicken and Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla.
Why this recipe works
- With the use of already cooked rotisserie chicken this easy to prepare soup is completed in 30-35 minutes depending on the thickness of your egg noodles.
- This soup is simply delicious and one the whole family can enjoy. Even my picky son loves this soup and asks for seconds and thirds.
- There are no special tools or techniques for this soup recipe. Even a beginner can master this chicken soup.
How do you make this easy Chicken Noodle Soup
Start by heating a little oil in a Dutch oven or heavy stock pot. Then add your onions, celery and carrots and cook until the onions and celery are soft stirring frequently. Now reduce your heat to low and add the garlic, parsley, poultry seasoning, fresh ground black pepper, and thyme leaves. Cook for 1 minute stirring constantly. Then add your chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering add your egg noodles and cook until almost tender. Now add your diced rotisserie chicken and simmer until the noodles and carrots are tender. Turn the heat to low and stir in the cream. For best results serve promptly.
Recipe notes and tips
- Rotisserie chickens are available at most local grocery stores and big box stores like Costco and Sams.
- You will only need about half of the chicken so enjoy the other half in one of my many rotisserie chicken recipes.
- Feel free to use any kind of egg noodles including Amish and frozen. Just cook them until they are almost tender then simply add your diced chicken and finish cooking.
- If you know you are going to have leftovers simply remove that portion before adding the noodles. Then when heating the leftover soup bring it to a simmer and add the egg noodles cooking until almost tender then add the chicken and finish cooking until tender.
- Freeze for up to four months but hold the pasta until ready to heat and eat. Then simply simmer over the stove and add your pasta cooking until tender.
Three ways to thicken soup
- Flour Slurry – mix 3-4 tablespoons flour with a cup of the hot broth. Slowly stir into the soup while whisking. Let simmer for several minutes to thicken.
- Cornstarch Slurry – mix 3 tablespoons cornstarch with 3 tablespoons cool chicken broth or water. Slowly stir into the soup while whisking. Let simmer for several minutes to thicken.
- When soup is done cooking reduce heat to low and add 1/2 – 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream.
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This post was originally published August 23, 2017 and was republished with new content December 2, 2020.
PrintEasy Chicken Noodle Soup
Satisfy your chicken noodle soup craving with this easy 30-minute recipe. A delicious homemade soup will cure just about any ailment, and this hearty chicken noodle soup is a perfect cure!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 stalks celery chopped
- 3 carrots chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 3 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
- 2 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- In large stock pot or heavy saucepan heat oil over medium heat. Add your onions, celery and carrots and cook until the onions and celery are soft; stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and add the garlic, parsley, poultry seasoning, black pepper, and thyme leaves. Cook for 1 minute stirring constantly. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Once simmering add your egg noodles and cook until almost tender; approximately 15 minutes. Add your diced rotisserie chicken and simmer until the noodles and carrots are tender. Turn the heat to low and stir in the cream. For best results serve promptly.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken are available at most local grocery stores and big box stores like Costco and Sams.
- You will only need about half of the chicken so enjoy the other half in one of my many rotisserie chicken recipes.
- You can use any kind of egg noodles including Amish and frozen. You just need to cook them until they are almost tender then simply add your diced chicken and finish cooking.
- If you know you are going to have leftover simplys remove that portion before adding the noodles. Then when heating the leftover soup bring it to a simmer and add the egg noodles cooking until almost tender then add the chicken and finish cooking until tender.
- Freeze for up to four months but hold the pasta until ready to heat and eat. Then simply simmer over the stove and add your pasta cooking until tender.
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Deborah Neal
Made this with leftover roasted chicken, my husband ate it up. Adding the butter w/flour gave it depth of rich flavor. Thanks for a quick and easy meal.
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome! The pleasure is all mine. So glad that you and your husband liked it!
veronica
how many servings does this recipe make?
Beth Pierce
Hey Veronica sorry about the delay. 6-8 servings
Rachael Yerkes
Oh how i love an easy recipe, thank you for this delicious soup!
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Billy
Nothing more comforting than a bowl of chicken noodle soup. Thanks for a great easy to make recipe.
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Beth Pierce
You are most welcome Billy! So glad that you like it!
Kara
This is very similar to my recipe, but I’ve never tried thickening it with the butter/flour mixture. I’ll have to give that a try next time! You can’t beat homemade chicken noodle soup!
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Emily
This was perfect, fast and easy and just what I needed while home with a cold.
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Laura Reese
Fast and easy and really really good.
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Amanda
My favorite soup, will always be amazing!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
This Chicken Noodle Soup is seriously making me hungry!
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Patricia @ Grab a Plate
There’s nothing better than a wonderful chicken noodle soup recipe! This one is filled with great ingredients!
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jacque hastert
Love homemade chicken noodle soup! I love that this is loaded with fresh vegetables! This soup is perfect for these chilly days we are experiencing!
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Angela
What a great recipe. I often use rotisserie chicken as a way to speed things up. Its such a great shortcut.
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katerina @ diethood.com
Such a warm and comforting soup! Perfect for this time of year!
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Beti | easyweeknightrecipes
This chicken noodle soup is incredibly delicious! Everyone loved it!
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Toni Dash
This is such an amazing day weeknight meal! Everyone loved it!
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Catalina
An warm and hearty soup is exactly what i need right now! Looks amazing!
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Sandra McCollum
I loved it and everyone at my house! It was a huge hit!
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Emily Liao
Loved how easy and delicious this chicken noodle soup was! This one will definitely be on repeat this season.
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Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
I love how quick and easy this meal is – so delicious and nutritious! Would love a nice warm bowl of this right now!
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Shelley
I love quick and easy recipes! And seriously … who wouldn’t love this cozy, warm-you up soup?!? Perfect for cold and flu season!
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Dannii
This is the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for when you need a pick me up.
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