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Enjoy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe in just 20 minutes any day of the week thanks to this easy recipe. If you are craving soup and need a super fast and delicious recipe, this is the best chicken noodle soup.

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Sometimes I am in the mood for homemade chicken noodle soup, but I simply don’t always have the time to make it. However, you really can have homemade chicken noodle soup recipe in 20 minutes or less for an easy stove top recipes.

All you need is the chicken already cooked. Now you can just shred up a rotisserie chicken or you can make your own. Not only does it save time and money but it tastes amazing.

If you love making quick and easy Soup Recipes, then this is the recipe to start with. Check out these other classic soup recipes – Crockpot Taco Soup Recipe and Crockpot Potato Soup Recipe.

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Why Make this Soup:

This chicken soup taste so much better than store bought canned soup. You will love the fresh ingredients and how everything combines together easily in this quick and easy chicken recipes.

If you are looking for a soup that is the ultimate comfort food, this is the soup to make. Simple ingredients makes this soup a family favorite.

Chicken Noodle Soup Ingredients:

  • Cooked Shredded Chicken
  • Chicken Broth
  • Carrots
  • Onion
  • Celery
  • Thyme
  • Bay Leaf
  • Minced Garlic
  • Salt and Black pepper to taste
  • Egg Noodles

For the full recipe, scroll to the bottom for the recipe card.

Substitutions and Additions:

  • Make it creamy – Add in a cup of heavy cream or whole milk into the soup for the last 5-10 minutes of the cook time. This makes a creamy chicken noodle soup.
  • Add more veggies – This soup is a great way to get in some of those healthy veggies. You can add in your favorite type. Stir in fresh spinach or kale into the soup. Add in toward the end of the cook time is an easy way to add in my nutritional vegetables to this recipe.
  • Egg Noodles – I prefer egg noodles but rotini would work great too. Check the cook time on the pasta that you use in this recipe as more time might be needed.
  • Add a little bit of lemon – If you love lemon, add a small amount of lemon juice (½ a lemon). Add right before serving to give this soup a delicious and sweet lemon flavor.
  • Use Potatoes or Rice – If you don’t love noodles or maybe your family cannot have gluten. This soup is delicious with diced up potatoes or cooked rice stirred into it instead of the noodles.
  • Change Chicken – I usually use chicken breasts for this recipe but chicken thighs would work great too. You can use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken or boil some chicken if you don’t have either of those on hand.
  • Chicken Stock – Chicken stock can also work in this recipe.
  • Carrots – Whole carrots that have been peeled and diced. You can use baby carrots. If you use baby carrots, ensure that you dice them up so that they are easy to eat in this soup.
  • Garlic – Garlic salt or garlic powder would work great too if you don’t have any minced garlic on hand.

Step by Step Instructions:

  • Step 1 – In a stock pot or large pot, drizzle olive oil. Add in the onions, carrots and celery and cook until they become soft.
The vegetables cooking in a stock pot.
  • Step 2 – Add chicken broth, chicken, water, and seasonings. Then bring to a boil.
The seasoning being adding to a stock pot.
  • Step 3 – Allow the vegetables to continue to cook and the chicken to thaw and heat up.
  • Step 4 – Add pasta and cook on medium-high for about 10 minutes until the pasta is cooked to al dente.
The chicken, water, broth and seasoning added to a stock pot.
  • Step 5 – Then you can top with fresh parsley when serving. The entire family will love this easy chicken noodle soup recipe.

Expert Tips:

  • Use a Food Processor to Dice Veggies – I love using a food processor to dice the veggies for my favorite soup recipes. A food process is easy to use to dice up all my veggies and makes them small enough to easily serve on a spoon.
  • Dice up extra Vegetables – When I make this soup, I will dice up all the vegetables at one time. Then freeze the leftovers to use in other soup recipe. For example, I will dice up the entire bag of celery, use what I need for this recipe. Then freezer the leftovers so they are easy to grab for when I’m ready to make another soup for my family.
  • Use Leftover Chicken – This soup is great to make with leftover chicken. I will initially make extra chicken one night so that I can use the leftovers in this soup another night of the week.
  • Use what Herbs you have – I love using thyme in this recipe. But if you don’t have any on hand, use different herbs instead that you already have in pantry. The flavor will be a little different than in my recipe but will still be delicious. Rosemary, Oregano or Basil would all work great in this easy soup recipe.

How do you Add Flavor to Chicken Soup:

The chicken broth combined with the seasonings give this soup the best flavor. You will absolutely love how amazing this tastes. Make sure that you use a good quality broth as this is what adds flavor to this soup.

I also prefer a low sodium broth as it has lower salt in it. Then I can easily control the amount of salt in this soup.

Also, you’ll be surprised on what a little salt and pepper can add to a soup recipe. I usually taste test my soups as they are cooking and add more salt and pepper at the end if more is needed.

What to Eat with Chicken Noodle Soup:

We love to serve this soup with crackers or warm bread like Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls Recipe or these Homemade Hawaiian rolls. Bread is my favorite side dish to serve with this soup.

I love serving soups with homemade breads that I can easily dip into the flavorful broth in this recipe.

Check out What to Serve with Chicken Noodle Soup for more chicken noodle soup side dishes.

A large pot full of homemade chicken noodle soup.

How to Make Ahead of Time:

Yes, you can make this soup ahead of time. Then store it in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. If you make this soup ahead of time, I recommend waiting to add in the noodles until you are ready to serve. The noodles will soak up the broth as it sits and they may become soggy

Then when you’re ready to enjoy the soup, heat it up in a large pot on the stovetop. Then add in the dried noodles and cook until the tenderness that you prefer.

Can You Freeze?

Yes, this soup can be frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer safe, air tight container. Again, I would wait to add the noodles if you are going to freeze this soup as they will soak up the broth.

When ready to serve, defrost the soup out in the refrigerator. Then reheat on the stovetop and add in the dried noodles to cook to your preference.

See Can you Freeze Chicken Noodle soup for more information.

A large ladle full of chicken noodle soup scooping it out of the stock pot.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How to Store Leftovers:

Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to days. This makes for a great lunch the next day, so I like to store in individual containers.

Can I Make in the Slow Cooker?

Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is easy to make as well. I use a different type of noodle in this recipe but either would work great in this soup. This soup can also be made in the Instant Pot too.

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20 Minute Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

4.97 from 347 votes
This easy homemade chicken noodle soup recipe can be made in 20 minutes when you are wanting a soup but without all the extra work. I think your family will love it.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Cuisine American
Course Soup
Calories 185
Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a stock post drizzle with olive oil.
  • Add the minced garlic, carrots, celery, and onion.
  • Cook for 5-8 minutes until beginning to become soft.
  • Add chicken, chicken broth, water, and seasonings. Bring to a boil.
  • Allow the vegetables to continue to cook and the chicken to cook through.
  • Once the chicken is cooked through, remove from the pot and shred the chicken.
  • Add the chicken back into the pot.
  • Add pasta and cook on medium-high for about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaves.
  • Serve with your favorite rolls, like our Homemade Hawaiian rolls.

Recipe Notes

You can use rotisserie chicken. Just shred it and use about 2 cups of rotisserie chicken in this recipe

Nutrition Facts

Calories 185kcal, Carbohydrates 14g, Protein 16g, Fat 8g, Saturated Fat 2g, Cholesterol 29mg, Sodium 383mg, Potassium 638mg, Fiber 2g, Sugar 3g, Vitamin A 6925IU, Vitamin C 4mg, Calcium 43mg, Iron 1mg

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  1. 5 stars
    This soup is absolutely Amazing and so easy! Perfect flavor. Definitely will be saving this one.

  2. 5 stars
    Best chicken noodle soup I’ve ever tasted!
    The veggie and spice ratios are perfect!
    This will be a weekly dinner through winter!
    Thank you!!!

  6. I have received so many compliments from making this recipe. It’s so easy and ultimately so delicious.

  8. This recipe calls for minced garlic. Do I add with the carrots, celery & onion mixture? It don’t say

  15. 5 stars
    I love this soup recipe. My husband had surgery and couldn’t eat a whole lot of things but he could have chicken noodle soup but the canned stuff is not ideal. So I found this recipe and made it for him. I added small golden potatoes. I cut them into four’s and added them with the other veggies before I added the broth and I had to add some cooking time on to it. I also used a rotisserie chicken and this turned out great. Thank you for this awesome recipe.

  16. 5 stars
    Amazing!!!!! don’t forget it is a quick recipe so it isn’t gonna taste like chicken noodles that cooks all day

  17. 5 stars
    My son just learned how to make his own noodles at school so we made turkey and noodle soup today with the left over turkey and it was delicious

  20. My family and i serve chicken noodle soup with homemade beer bread and we add homemade or a can of cream of chicken soup and onion.

  21. I’m going to make batches and freeze this for when I have our baby #2! I like to add making some quick biscuits from scratch for my hubby!

  24. Favorite soup served with crackers and bread, either biscuits or bread. Only thin to add is parmesan cheese to the top of the soup when serving.

  25. I would serve the soup with some crusty bread or crunchy crackers. And I would probably add button mushrooms.

  26. The soup looks really good and I may have to try it. The only thing I would add would be whole button mushrooms. I love them in soups.

  28. This looks great! I might add a little Velveeta cheese to thicken it up a bit and serve it with crusty garlic bread.

  29. 5 stars
    haven’t made it yet, but the recipe looks perfect. I would have a toasted slice of beer bread on the side just to have the crunch.

  30. 5 stars
    This soup sound delicious. Since it is thanksgiving this weekend in Canada will probably make this soup with leftover turkey with a side of fresh baked bisquits.

  33. 5 stars
    i love this recipe i am always serving it with crusty bread or grilled cheese sandwiches and the recipe is perfect the way it is

  34. I would serve homemade warm bead with butter. My mouth is drooling looking at this picture. I know whats for supper!

  35. 5 stars
    Excited for soup weather! There’s something so comforting about warming up with a nice, hot bowl of soup! I serve it with a simple sliced Italian bread with butter.

  36. My kids love this soup and in the cooler months they ask for it weekly. Their usually not a big fan of veggies but they love this soup.

  38. Never made chicken noodle soup before. I would definitely try the creamy version. Love grilled cheese with my soup

  39. I love to make those easy take and bake rolls from the bakery at my local grocery store.
    Easy to make and they soak up all the soup goodness!

  40. 5 stars
    I also would add frozen peas at the end of cooking or for a change up, spinach!
    I also think a crisp cold salad would be a great side to go along with. I like eating saltine crackers and dipping them into the broth!

  42. Love this recipe!!! I also serve some kind of bread or rolls with soup- yum!! FYI, I usually cook the noodles separately and serve the soup over them. Then they are not mushy when leftovers are reheated. With only 2 in our household, there will be wonderful leftovers.

  45. This recipe looks amazing! I would not change a thing!! We usually have breadsticks or biscuits with our chicken soup….yummmm

  47. 5 stars
    I like to serve chicken noodle soup with a grilled cheese sandwich. I know it’s the traditional tomato soup it is served with but I like the chicken broth with the melty cheese.
    I also like to buy the match stick carrots if I can swing it for Chicken Noodle. It’s a time saver!

  49. 5 stars
    Love the recipe. I used a lemon and pepper rotisserie chicken. I also put a pinch of red pepper flakes in the celery, onions, and carrots are getting tender. My family loves a piece of hot fresh French bread so they get every last bite.

  51. I would serve Church Spread sandwiches with this soup. The recipe for church spread is
    1 cup karo syrup
    1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
    1/4 cup marshmallow fluff

    Mix well

    It’s not a healthy side dish, but it sure is good!

  53. Look delicious! I would serve with nice crusty bread. And I will definitely add this to me recipes.

  56. 5 stars
    I made this delicious recipe last year and look forward to making it again this year when it starts getting colder here in Texas. I wouldn’t add to the recipe and I usually just eat it with crackers but might try with cornbread or Hawaiian Rolls this time around.

  57. I love me some homemade chicken noodle! We usually pair it with french bread or use saltine crackers for dipping. If I feel like mixing up the flavor, I like to throw in a little bouillon or onion powder and parsley.

  58. I like to serve French Bread or wheat toast with lots of soups. Crockpots soups are so great for busy evenings. Many times we have “Crockpot Tuesdays” since I work later that day and typically have evening meetings on Tuesdays.

  59. 5 stars
    I have made this recipe and the whole family enjoys it! We just eat it with saltine crackers usually on a cold wet day.

  62. 5 stars
    I would add just about a 1/2 tsp of poultry seasoning and 1/4 tsp of tumeric. I would serve this with cornbread muffins.

  64. I would omit the noodles and try rice. This is an excellent receipe that I will make often.

  65. 5 stars
    Delicious Chicken Noodle Soup! I did add one item to the soup – request from my husband – dumplings. This soup is a perfect meal with warm rolls, thank you for sharing.

  66. I think I would serve home made rolls with it. I’m looking forward to trying the home made Hawaiian rolls. The soup sounds delicious!

  67. 5 stars
    This recipe is one of my favorites. Sometimes I use better than bullion if I don’t have chicken stock on hand. Soup season is upon us and can’t wait to make this soon.

  68. This soup sounds delicious. I think I would make it just the way it is first. Then maybe change it next time. I would serve crackers with butter on them or grilled cheese sandwiches.

  69. The noodles I usually use no yokes.. Would this work ? I see you use egg noodle .what the difference?

  70. 5 stars
    Yum! I love this soup! I like to serve it with biscuits and a basic salad. ( I’m a bit weird, I can’t have all soft food in a meal, some sort of crunch has to be involved)??

    I like to add cumin and basil, and some cabbage as well to the recipe.

  72. 5 stars
    Yum! I love this soup! I like to serve it with biscuits and a basic salad. ( I’m a bit weird, I can’t have all soft food in a meal, some sort of crunch has to be involved)??

    I like to add cumin and basil, and some cabbage as well to the recipe.

  74. 5 stars
    A nice hot contianer of chicken sosup on a Fall and or winter afternoon….nothing beats it…thanks for the great recipe choice.

  75. Yum! I love this soup! I like to serve it with biscuits and a basic salad. ( I’m a bit weird, I can’t have all soft food in a meal, some sort of crunch has to be involved)??

    I like to add cumin and basil, and some cabbage as well to the recipe.

  76. chicken noodle soup is one of my go to meals during the fall and winter. i always eat it with saltine crackers lol, basic i know. i added onion, but i always add onion to everything.

  81. Looks so yummy! I think I would like to try the creamy version with half and half… has anyone tried that? Maybe add some bacon (in other words, no longer healthy!)

  83. This looks amazing. I would probably serve with some type of crackers. I wouldn’t change a thing I think it will be perfect just as the recipe is!! Perfect for when it gets cold here in Oklahoma!!

  84. This sounds delicious. I would make it lower carb by omitting noodles and add some fresh kale.

  85. One of my favorite soups. But we prefer the frozen Raemes noodles rather than egg noodles. Might need to make this tonight!!!

  86. We always add a dash of cinnamon to our bowls of chicken noodle soup. It just seems to add a little boost to the flavor.

  91. Sorry about that, I used minced garlic in this recipe. I updated the post to be more clear. Thank you.

  93. 5 stars
    I actually made/lead this today on zoom for a virtual chef class and it was amazing ! So many great reviews. Parents even asked for a link to your page/copy! Now I have a ton of yummy leftovers !

    If you’re second guessing making it, I promise just do it !

  94. Hello, I am wanting to make this soup and I saw that it says to use garlic salt in the list of ingredients but then on the recipe it says minced garlic,is the measurements the same?

  95. I made this soup 11.20.21 and we LOVED It! It came together quickly and was loaded with flavor. My husband and I packed it for our lunches. A friends young son had Covid (thankfully no symptoms) and I was looking to make something comforting. This soup did the trick. I plan on making it again using the leftover turkey from Thanksgiving. Thank you for sharing your recipe. It is a keeper.

  96. 5 stars
    We had this for dinner tonight! Oh my goodness…SO good!! Perfect fall & winter meal!! We will be having this again! Go make this…GO!!

  97. Yes, you can. I usually use cornstarch. I mix 2 Tbsp of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water and stir that into the soup. Heat and stir it until the soup thickens to the consistency that you prefer.

  100. Delicious chicken noodle soup. Very simple to make. I added 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder. This recipe is definitely a keeper.

  102. Want to make this soup extra rich and yummy? Add a can of cream of chicken or cream of celery soup. I add just a little rice, too! So good!

  103. It’s approximately 4 ounces of uncooked egg noodles. I use approximately 1/3 of a 12 oz package of egg noodles.

  104. How do you measure “one cup egg noodles” – dry or cooked? If dry, how do you measure dry egg noodles?

  107. I used an 8 quart stock pot for this recipe. I do have a crock pot chicken noodle soup that can be found here. You can use egg noodles instead of the Reames noodle in this recipe. Thanks – I hope you enjoy it!

  108. Can you make this in a crock pot if you don’t have a big enough stock pot ?
    Also what size stock pot do you need/use ?

  113. 5 stars
    I just finished my bowl. I used a rotisserie chicken and used celwry salt instead of celery. I must say I have never been a fan of chicken noodle soup. But this my friends was absolutley amazing. I was worroed the carrots wouldnt soften in time but man oh man this recipe is definitely a keeper. Thank you!

  115. 5 stars
    AWESOME RECIPE!!!!!! It’s a shame 5 stars is all that’s available!!! I now love chicken noodle soup!!! Thank you for sharing this recipe!!!!!! ??

  119. Hi I am planning on making this tonight and I got a chicken brother that serves six… should i still get the other 7 cups? Thank you for sharing this!!

  121. I made this incredibly wholesome chicken noodle soup today. I’m absolutely satisfied. Thank you for sharing.

  123. 5 stars
    Easy to make and taste delicious. Instead of water I used chicken bone broth. Can’t stress how delicious this soup is.

  124. It’s 1/6 of the entire amount. It’s difficult to put an exact size on it as each batch varies. Thank you!

  127. 2 cups. I apologize – I just updated the recipe card to state add in 2 cups water. Thank you!

  130. I want to make this recipe and bought all ingredients but it keeps saying add water but never indicates how much water to actually add ?

  132. 5 stars
    Carrie, in the directions for the 20 minute chicken soup, you said,”add the water”, but water is not mentioned in ingredients. How much water?

  134. 5 stars
    My family loved this soup. My husband said it was the best chicken noodle soup he has tasted. Thanks for the great recipe!

  136. .
    How Much water is used in this recipe? water is not listed in the ingredient list but water is listed in the cooking part of the recipe. This is a must try recipe, it sounds yummy, Could you please e-mail me back with your answer on the water