Home-Style Chicken Noodle Soup
A clear chicken broth with carrots, noodles, and tender chicken, served from the pot.
- Prep20 min
- Cook40 min
- Total60 min
- Serves6
- LevelEasy
- Calories340
About this recipe
A good chicken soup tastes like the chicken, not like a cube. Simmer bone-in pieces, then strain and add the vegetables so they stay bright.
Cook the noodles in the broth only at the end, or they drink the pot dry.
Why this recipe works
- Bone-in chicken makes a fuller broth.
- Vegetables go in late so they do not turn to mush.
- Noodles finish in the soup and take on the broth.
Variations
- Add a bay leaf with the onion.
- Use rice instead of noodles.
How to serve
Ladle from the pot into shallow bowls, with extra noodles and chicken in each.
Storage and reheating
Cool leftovers within 2 hours and refrigerate in a covered container for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a covered pan or a 325°F oven with a little broth or water so the meat stays moist. Most braises and roasts also freeze well for up to 3 months.
Questions
How long does Home-Style Chicken Noodle Soup take?
About 60 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of cooking. It serves 6.
Is this recipe hard to make?
We rate it easy. Read the full recipe once before you start, set out your ingredients, and follow the steps in order.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes. Cook it completely, cool, and refrigerate. Reheat gently the next day — many roasts and braises taste even better.
