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Fresh ingredients for chicken noodle soup - carrots, celery, garlic, herbs, and egg noodles on wooden cutting board

CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Classic chicken noodle soup ready in 30 minutes! Tender rotisserie chicken, fresh veggies, and egg noodles in a savory broth – better than takeout and kid-approved.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: soup, Main course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

=== For the Soup ===
  • 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
  • 8 cups chicken stock low sodium
  • 3 medium carrots diced
  • 2 celery ribs chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 2 cups egg noodles
  • 1 tsp Better than Bouillon optional
  • ½ tsp dried rosemary
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
=== For Garnish ===
  • Fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice optional, but don't skip it!

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or large stock pot
  • Ladle
  • Chef's knife
  • cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Airtight containers for storage

Method
 

  1. In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté 3-4 minutes until softened.
  2. Pour in chicken stock. Add rosemary, thyme, pepper, and Better than Bouillon. Bring to a boil.
  3. Stir in egg noodles and cook according to package directions (6-8 minutes).
  4. Reduce heat to low. Stir in shredded chicken and simmer 3-5 minutes until heated through.
  5. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Stir in lemon juice for brightness.
  6. Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve!

Notes

• Store noodles SEPARATELY from broth! I learned this the hard way.
• Squeeze fresh lemon at the end – trust me on this!
• Rotisserie chicken is my shortcut. Use whatever's on sale at Kroger.
• Double the batch and freeze broth mixture for busy nights.
• Kids love fun-shaped pasta – farfalle, rotini, whatever makes them smile!
Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: 210 | Protein: 21g | Fat: 5g | Carbs: 16g | Sodium: 870mg