Easy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Soothing, warming, comforting, and rich chicken noodle soup loaded with juicy chicken and tender noodles.
1h 5m6Servings
Nutrition
790kcal
92gProtein
26gCarbs
33gFat
Ingredients
Chicken Thighs
1 piece
Chicken Broth
low sodium
2 l
Water
1.5 l
Olive Oil
to saute vegetables
2 tbsp
Onion
finely chopped
0.5 medium
Celery Sticks
finely chopped
1 medium
Carrots
sliced into rings
1 medium
Rotini Pasta
170 g
Fresh Dill
1½ tbsp
Mrs. Dash (or your favorite salt-free seasoning)
½ tsp
Sea Salt
or to taste
½ tbsp
Garlic Clove
pressed
1 clove
Instructions
1Cook the Chicken
20m
20mCombine Liquids
In a large soup pot, combine 6 cups water with 8 cups chicken broth and 1 Tbsp sea salt. Bring to a boil.
Add Chicken
Add chicken thighs to the boiling liquid. Boil partially covered for 20 minutes, skimming off any foam that rises to the top.
2Sauté Vegetables
10m
10mSauté Aromatics
In a large skillet over medium/high heat, add 2 Tbsp olive oil and sauté onion and celery until softened.
Transfer to Pot
Transfer the sautéed onion and celery to the soup pot.
3Finish the Soup
35m
35mAdd Pasta and Carrots
Add pasta and sliced carrots to the soup pot. Continue cooking for 15 minutes at a low boil, or until pasta is at the desired softness.
Shred Chicken
While pasta is cooking, remove chicken thighs from the pot. Use forks or your hands to shred the chicken, discarding any bones and fat. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
Season and Serve
Season soup with 1 tsp Mrs. Dash (or your favorite seasoning) and more salt to taste if needed. Press in 1 garlic clove. Finally, add 3 Tbsp dill and remove from heat. Enjoy!
Tips
For easier onion chopping without tears, try placing the onion in the freezer for 5 minutes before chopping.
If you prefer a stronger dill flavor, add it towards the end of cooking. If you prefer a milder flavor, add it earlier.