Easy Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
This Easy Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup is flavorful, thick, and loaded with vegetables. With this homemade classic recipe, you won’t miss Panera, Campbell’s, or Progresso. Wanna save some time? It’s easy to make with a rotisserie chicken.
For years I was a regular at Panera Bread. Chicken noodle soup coupled with a sandwich or chicken noodle soup with a salad was always my go-to meal. Chicken noodle is so nutritious and pretty low in calories! The amazing part is it’s so easy to make their recipe right at home and from scratch! You know what’s in it.
egg noodles, fresh carrots, fresh celery, fresh onions, and a lemon on a flat surface
What Type of Noodles to Use
I like to use egg noodles. Egg noodles will soak up the flavor of the broth without being mushy. You can use whatever noodles you want.
- Rotini
- Spaghetti
- Orzo
What Type of Chicken to Use
I use skinless chicken breasts. You can also use chicken thighs. Dark meat tends to have more flavor, is more tender, and will follow the same cook time noted in the recipe.
Feel free to grab a rotisserie chicken and/or use fully cooked chicken. If using cooked chicken add it at the end with the pasta.
Classic chicken noodle soup will use bone-in chicken pieces and often the whole chicken. Use what you want.
Why Do We Eat Chicken Noodle Soup When We are Sick
The soup has always been known as the go-to meal when you are sick and have a cold. There are a few reasons why. If you use bone-in chicken and allow the bones to simmer in liquid, it produces bone-broth which has a lot of health benefits. In general, broth is also known to work well for congestion.
Carrots, onion, and celery are the classic vegetables you will find in the soup. These vegetables contain vitamins A and C, and other antioxidants that are great for an immunity boost (along with herbs like thyme and bay leaf).
The noodles will help you feel full and nourished.
