
Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is made with low-sodium chicken broth, dried egg noodles, and sweet onion.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Original yield
- Serves 6
- Ingredients
- 11 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
- Dish type
- Soups · Soups & stews
A few quick notes
1. Keep the simmering stage
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
2. Prepare for the next step
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
3. Return for the stirring
Stir occasionally as directed while the mixture cooks.
Get to know the ingredients
medium sweet onion (diced small)
In the method: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter.
celery (diced small)
In the method: Add in the onion, celery, carrots, and ¼ teaspoon of the salt; sauté, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
medium carrots (peeled and sliced)
In the method: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 2 Tbsp butterIngredient note
Source: 1 medium sweet onion (diced small)Ingredient note
Source: 2 stalks celery (diced small)Ingredient note
Source: 2 medium carrots (peeled and sliced)Ingredient note
Source: 2 cloves garlic (minced)Ingredient note
Source: 1½ tsp kosher salt (divided)Ingredient note
Source: 48 oz. low-sodium chicken brothIngredient note
Source: 2 tsp dried Italian seasoningIngredient note
Source: ¼ tsp black pepperIngredient note
Source: 2 cups dried egg noodlesIngredient note
Source: ½ lb. shredded or chopped cooked, seasoned chicken breast
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Ladle into bowls and enjoy!
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the pot. Start with this step: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Add in the noodles and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 6. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
Low-sodium chicken broth or stock keeps the salt under control. Store-bought is great for convenience, though my homemade chicken stock adds a little extra depth if you have time. Taste before adding extra salt if using a saltier one. Any cooked chicken works : rotisserie, leftover roast, or slow cooker are all fine swaps. Frozen carrots or celery are fine too, just simmer a few minutes longer to compensate. Add noodles in the last 8–10 minutes only , or they’ll swell and soak up too much broth. Noodles keep absorbing broth, so if you won’t be serving right away or know you’ll have leftovers, cook them separately.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: bellyfull.net. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.



