Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
This comforting chicken noodle soup recipe is loaded with tender chicken, hearty noodles, and fresh vegetables, perfect for cozy nights in.
Equipment
- Large soup pot
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 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
- 4 cups dry egg noodles
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
- 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon chicken flavor or chicken bouillon granules, to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the diced celery and carrots, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken stock, then add salt, black pepper, rosemary, thyme, and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the dry egg noodles and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 8–10 minutes, until tender.
- Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken and Better Than Bouillon. Simmer for another 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with fresh bread, if desired.
Notes
For an even richer flavor, use homemade chicken stock. You can also add extra vegetables like peas or spinach near the end of cooking.
