Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup: Jump to Recipe
So everyone I know is sick right now so I thought what a great time to share our Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup. I mean we have such a short time until the Holidays start up again so we can’t afford to be under the weather. This Chicken Noodle Soup recipe is delicious and will remind you of home. I mean come on what is more classic than a perfect bowl of chicken noodle soup when you’re sick? This recipe does take a bit of time to complete so I recommend planning it on a day that you aren’t in a such a rush, I personally think it is the perfect Sunday meal to make. I love putting on some music and dancing around my kitchen while cooking longer recipes, just making a moment out of it all! 
I recommend using the longer version for even more impressive flavor, but I did just make the shorter one the other day and Code name: “Husband” told me I could make this meal anytime. So either way it is a hit! I also love this recipe for the ability to use up extra veggies in my fridge. I threw in a bit of frozen peas and corn, sometimes I will throw in mushrooms, but you want to add those later on in the recipe or your soup will take on a completely mushroom-y flavor. 
A great basic chicken noodle soup
- 3 pounds Chicken with or without bones, with or without skin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 64-96 ounces chicken broth homemade or purchased
- 4 cups water
- 4 cups sliced carrots
- 2 cups sliced celery
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms optional
- 1 cup frozen corn optional
- 1 frozen peas optional
- 8 ounces wide egg noodles
- 2 tsp salt divided or to taste
- 1 tsp ground black pepper divided or to taste
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Wash chicken pieces, remove any excess fat.
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Rub chicken with olive oil, season with salt and pepper .Lay in single layer on sheet pan with sides and roast at 375 degrees in oven for 1 hour. Now follow the remaining directions for shorter method.
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In large stock pot add olive oil, onion, chicken, salt and pepper. Brown onion and chicken pieces together until onion is tender. About 10 minutes.
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Add 64 ounces chicken broth and water to large stock pot. Cover, bring to boil, simmer at soft boil for 1 hour or until chicken is tender.
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Remove chicken from pot and set aside to cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, Dice chicken into bite size pieces. If using chicken with skin or bones, now is the time to remove those.
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If you used chicken with skin and bones you may need or want to skim some excess chicken fat off the top of the soup now. Use a large spoon and just skim the melted fat off the top of the broth. If you used skinless/boneless chicken, you will not need to do this step.
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Add carrots and celery to stock pot. If using mushrooms add these now as well. Cover and simmer until carrots and celery are tender. If there is not enough stock, now add the remaining 32 ounces chicken broth. You could also add water if you don't have extra chicken broth. If using water, I would add an additional 1/2 tsp of salt.
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While veggies are cooking, cook noodles according to directions in separate pot. Drain. If timing works out and the veggies are now done, you can drain and add directly to the stock pot.
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Add diced chicken to stock pot, and any optional veggies if you are using them. Simmer for 5 minutes. Taste to see if additional salt or pepper is needed. Serve with a great crusty bread or crackers.
To get a heartier more flavorful broth, when using shorter method and or boneless/skinless chicken, I throw a couple of whole carrots and whole celery stocks into the pot when cooking the chicken.
After the chicken is cooked, I throw these carrots and celery away. They get too over cooked if used in the finished soup.
We hope you enjoy this little slice of home. This will keep your spirits bolstered during the cold weather and holiday chaos. What kind of holiday traditions/meals does your family participate in? My favorite is probably chocolate spritz cookies but anything chocolate usually goes high on my list. Remember to subscribe, comment, rate, and be sure to keep in mind that Good Friends Share Good Food. The holidays are all about family, friends and sharing!
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