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Quick Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

Quick and easy chicken noodle soup is full of tender chunks of chicken, fresh vegetables, hearty noodles, and rich comforting broth. A bowl of homemade soup to warm you up on a chilly day! 
Also, try these other chicken comfort food favorites- chicken pot pie, chicken chili, Crockpot BBQ chicken, and classic roasted chicken. You can never have enough chicken recipes! 
Chicken Noodle Soup in bowl

My favorite thing on a cold day or when I'm feeling under the weather is a nice hot bowl of soup like this homemade chicken noodle soup. It instantly warms me up straight to the core and makes me feel cozy. 

In a pinch, this soup can be made without chicken by adding your favorite pasta noodles to seasoned chicken broth and it is still just as satisfying.

I love easy soup recipes and this one is so easy, it's ready in less than 20 minutes. 

Ingredients needed for easy chicken noodle soup

  • Small onion:  small onion, chopped. You can use a wooden cutting board for this.
  • Garlic: you only need 1 clove and make sure it is minced. No fresh garlic? You can use dried minced garlic you can find in the spice aisle in the grocery stores or on Amazon.
  • Celery: 1 stalk, chopped. If you don't like celery, you can leave this out altogether, or save it for your celery juice!
  • Olive oil: I like to cook most of my dishes in olive oil, but if you prefer vegetable or canola oil, that is ok too!
  • Chicken Broth: For this recipe,  I used College Inn, but you can use your favorite brand, or homemade stock if you have some.
  • Chicken Boullion: This is a staple in every pantry. If you don't have the cubes, try Better Than Bullion as is adds lots of flavor to soups and recipes. 
  • Frozen mixed vegetables: Adding vegetables to this chicken noodle soup is a great way to get added nutrients in your meal.
  • Water: Adding water creates more broth to enjoy!
  • Wide egg noodles: Egg noodles are the perfect pasta to use because they expand so much so you only need a little bit. Start with 2 handfuls, which should be about 2 cups. Add more if you like lots of noodles! 
bowl of frozen mixed vegetables for chicken potpie

How to make easy chicken noodle soup

You will be surprised how fast this quick chicken noodle soup recipe comes together! 

  1. In a medium stockpot or I like to use my 5qt. Le Creuset Dutch Oven add olive oil.
  2. On a cutting board, chop a small onion, celery, and garlic.
  3. Over medium heat, cook your onion, garlic, and celery in the olive oil until tender. 
  4. Add chicken stock or broth, bullion cubes, water, and frozen vegetables. 
  5. Bring everything to a slow boil. 
  6. Now it's time to add your egg noodles or pasta and you will cook this until noodles are done. 
  7. Turn chicken soup down to simmer and cook another 5 minutes. 

Variations of easiest chicken noodle soup

What can you add to this easy chicken noodle soup recipe? Just about anything really! Here are some of our favorite add-ins.

  • Rotisserie chicken If you picked up one of these at the store, you can add shredded chicken to make a delicious rotisserie chicken noodle soup! 
  • Roasted chicken Did you roast a chicken for dinner a few nights ago? Then this is a great way to use up leftover chicken! Add it diced or shredded to your broth and enjoy it! Our perfect roasted chicken recipe is delicious!
  • No-meat Don't want to add meat to your soup? No worries! Add extra vegetables like spinach, kale, or peas. Anything goes when it comes to adding your favorite veggies! 

Here are more delicious soup recipes to try: Low-Fat Butternut Squash Soup, French Onion, Crockpot Loaded Baked Potato Soup, Easy Egg Drop Soup.

Easy Chicken noodle soup recipe
Yield: 6

Quick Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken Noodle Soup with rainbow bowtie noodles

Easy chicken noodle soup is full of tender egg noodles, seasoned chicken broth, and fresh vegetables. A soup that will warm you up on a chilly day!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 rib celery, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 box Chicken Broth ( I used College Inn)
  • 3 cubes chicken Boullion
  • 1/2 bag frozen mixed vegetables
  • 3 Cups water
  • 2 handfuls of wide egg noodles (about 2 cups) more or less to your liking.

Instructions

  1. In a medium stockpot or I like to use my 5qt. Le Creuset Dutch Oven add olive oil.
  2. On a cutting board, chop a small onion, celery, and garlic.
  3. Over medium heat, cook your onion, garlic, and celery in the olive oil until tender. 
  4. Add chicken stock or broth, bullion cubes, water, and frozen vegetables. 
  5. Bring everything to a slow boil. 
  6. Now it's time to add your egg noodles or pasta and you will cook this until noodles are done. 
  7. Turn chicken soup down to simmer and cook another 5 minutes.

Notes

If you would like chicken in this soup, add in 2 cups of diced or shredded rotisserie or roasted chicken.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 175Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 304mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 13g

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Original post: 12/4/10

Updated Post: 4/29/20

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