Description
A comforting and nourishing soup with tender chicken, vegetables, and noodles in a flavorful broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 Tablespoon butter
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 3–4 large carrots, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 10 cups chicken stock or broth
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, or more to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 batch homemade egg noodles or 4 cups dry egg noodles, farfalle, or other bite-size pasta
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken
- 1 teaspoon better than bouillon chicken flavor or chicken bouillon granules, as needed
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add celery and carrots. Sauté for 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken stock. Season with rosemary, thyme, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust with bouillon if needed.
- Bring broth to a boil. Add noodles and cook until al dente.
- Remove pot from heat immediately to prevent overcooking noodles.
- Stir in rotisserie chicken. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Serve warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
Notes
- Use homemade egg noodles for extra flavor.
- Rotisserie chicken saves time and adds depth.
- Do not overcook noodles; they soften further off heat.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: classic chicken noodle soup, easy meals, dinner ideas, healthy dinner, quick dinner, family meals