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This simple, healthy, Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup is the perfect comfort food. Great for nights when you’re craving soup, but want something warming and healthy too. A mix of shredded chicken and vegetables simmered with warming seasonings, a splash of sherry, and classic egg noodles. Finish each bowl off with an extra sprinkle of cheese and serve with crusty bread. It’s hearty, full of herbs and veggies, and so delicious. Great for just about any night of the week. Plus the leftovers the next day make for the best lunch!
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Here I go with yet another Panera bread story. But what can I say, mom and I ate a lot of Panera during the seriously bitter cold Cleveland fall/winter days of my youth. Their broccoli cheddar was one of my favorites. But I loved the homestyle chicken soup just as much, especially when we’d get it in a bread bowl.
What I loved most about their chicken soup was all the thick-cut egg noodles, the herbs, and the fact that they really go heavy on the carrots. I love a soup or stew with carrots.
And then of course the bread. Whether we’d get the bread bowl or not, we always got bread on the side. It’s a must with any soup.
Making this is easy, here are the steps
First, you can choose to make this on the stove, in the crockpot, or in the instant pot. I love the stove or crockpot, but all three options are great!
For the stove, just cook up the vegetables and add lots of herbs. My favorite combo is thyme, sage, and rosemary. Then add a splash of sherry and lots of chicken broth.
If you don’t keep sherry on hand, a dry white wine works really nicely too.
Once you add all the broth, bring the soup to a boil and add the chicken. Since the chicken cooks right in the soup, it really helps to flavor the broth and make it so delicious.
You can simmer the soup all day, which will give you more flavor. But if you’re short on time, just a quick simmer to cook the chicken works too! If you are REALLY in a pinch, rotisserie chicken works as well.
If you have a parmesan rind on hand, adding it in with the chicken really does add nice flavor. It complements this homemade chicken noodle soup recipe so deliciously.
The noodles
When you have the chicken shredded and are ready to serve, you can cook the noodles right in the soup. I love to use a thick, homestyle egg noodle. Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s usually have nice options!
How to serve
Just before serving I like to stir in a bit of parmesan and fresh parsley. Then simply season with salt and pepper to make sure it’s just perfect!
I’d highly recommend serving this soup with a side of crusty bread, it’s the best accompaniment to this bowl of soup.
Lastly, if you’re planning to enjoy this soup leftover, be sure to first remove the noodles before refrigerating. Removing the noodles from the broth prevents the noodles from soaking up all the broth. Then just add them back in before serving. You could easily freeze the soup as well.
Looking for other soup recipes? Here are my favorites:
Brie and Cheddar Apple Beer Soup
Creamy Gnocchi Soup with Rosemary Bacon
Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Soup
Creamy French Onion and Mushroom Soup
Healthier Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Vegetable Soup
Pumpkin Beer Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Lastly, if you make this Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 shallots, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 6 carrots, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/3 cup dry sherry
- 8 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2-3 cups egg noodles
- 1/3 cup shaved parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- 1. Melt together the olive oil and butter In a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions and cook another 3-5 minutes. Add the shallots, garlic, celery, carrots, thyme, sage, and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper. Cook another 5 minutes. 2. Pour in the sherry and broth, and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the chicken, bay leaf, and if you have one – a parmesan rind. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. At this point, the soup can also simmer on low for up to 4-6 hours. 3. Shred the chicken, remove the parmesan rind and bay leaf. Taste, and season with salt and pepper. Bring the soup back to a boil, then add the noodles and cook 6-8 minutes, until soft. Stir in the parmesan and parsley.4. Serve the soup topped with additional parmesan, if desired.
Crockpot
- 1. In the bowl of your crockpot, combine the olive oil, butter, onions, shallots, garlic, celery, carrots, thyme, sage, and rosemary. 2. Pour in the sherry and broth. Stir in the chicken, bay leaf, and if you have one – a parmesan rind. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook 3-4 hours on high, or 6-8 hours on low. 3. Crank the heat to high. Shred the chicken, remove the parmesan rind and bay leaf. Taste, and season with salt and pepper. Add the noodles and cook 10-15 minutes, until soft. Stir in the parmesan and parsley.4. Serve the soup topped with additional parmesan, if desired.
Instant Pot
- 1. In the bowl of your instant pot, combine the olive oil, butter, onions, shallots, garlic, celery, carrots, thyme, sage, and rosemary. 2. Pour in the sherry and broth. Stir in the chicken, bay leaf, and if you have one – a parmesan rind. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook 8-10 minutes on high pressure, release the steam.3. Shred the chicken, remove the parmesan rind and bay leaf. Taste, and season with salt and pepper. Switch to sauté. Add the noodles and cook 10 minutes, until soft. Stir in the parmesan and parsley.4. Serve the soup topped with additional parmesan, if desired.
Nutrition
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
How much is a serving size?
Hey Emily,
1 serving size is about 1 1/2 cups. Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xx
Any suggested substitutes for egg noodles? Thanks!
Hey Sam,
You can really use any noodles that you like here:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
I don’t know if I’m the outlier but we boiled on high for a quicker cook as the recipes suggested and in 45 minutes the chicken was done and a lot of the liquid was gone. Thankfully we had extra chicken broth. I would definitely watch it… doesn’t seem like we’d have any soup left if we left it for 3-4 hours. Otherwise, amazing soup. Very delicious. Get high quality egg noodles. Worth it. Will be making again.
Hi Lauren,
Thanks for giving this recipe a try and sharing your feedback. Sorry for any confusion, but you would not cook this on high for 3-4 hours, just a low simmer:) Please let me know if I can help in any other way! xx
Made this comforting soup for dinner tonight because we have Covid. It was so soothing and delicious, like a warm blanket. Can’t wait to heat up the leftovers tomorrow!
Hey Marisa,
Happy Thursday! So glad to hear that you enjoyed this recipe and thanks so much for making it! xT
This soup is delicious! I followed the directions exactly and agree that the fresh herbs really enhance the flavor. It really hit the spot on a cold, rainy North Carolina evening.
Hey Lorraine,
Happy Wednesday! ❄️ I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! xT
I am a long time home cook and have been on a years long quest searching for The Perfect Chicken Noodle Soup.
I am happy to report to that I have finally found the Holy Grail of Chicken Noodle Soup Recipes.
Do not skimp on the herbs-they make the recipe and the parmesan rind. I didn’t have sherry and used Sauvignon Blanc.
The combination of the flavors is absolutely next level and will be the only Chicken Noodle Soup recipe I use from now on.
My daughter and I both had it for breakfast this morning as we couldn’t wait to have it again after last night’s dinner.
Winner Winner Chicken (Soup) Dinner!
Thank You Tieghan!
Hey Susanne,
Happy Friday!!⛄️ Thanks so much for making this dish and sharing your review, so glad to hear it was a hit! xx
This recipe like all your recipes is truly delish! Perfect for a cozy, cold Sunday night. I did want to make a general comment that I have been mulling over. This recipe along with many of your others underestimates the preparation time. I have been cooking for a long time and I can never get it done in the time allotted. Sometimes it takes over double the amount of time! I think you could adjust the prep times on your recipes by a bit and it would be more accurate. I cook something of yours at least 3 times a week so I have adjusted but I have heard some friends mention the same thing. We just don’t have your elite skills and speed! But I have nothing but wonderful things to say about your recipes! I LOVE them!!!!!
Hey Jennifer,
Happy Monday!!☃️ Thanks a lot for making this recipe and sharing your review, I love to hear that it was a winner! Thanks so much for your kind message:) xx
So good and comforting. First time I’ve made, won’t be the last.
Hey Amanda,
Happy Monday!!☃️ Thanks a lot for making this recipe and sharing your review, I love to hear that it was a winner! xx
So delicious, especially while recovering from a cold! Love that everything was cooked in one pot too!
Hey Lacy,
Happy Wednesday!!❄️ Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try and sharing your feedback, I am so glad it was a hit! xx
This is one of my favorite soups! Great winter comfort food.
Hey Tiffany,
Happy Wednesday!!❄️ Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try and sharing your feedback, I am so glad it was a hit! xx
I have never made chicken soup and I have never ordered chicken soup. But my coworker was having surgery and I knew how much she liked it. So I just finished making this and WOW it might be my new favorite soup ever!! Thanks so much and Happy New Year
And sorry I totally meant five stars:)
Thanks again Jonelle:)
Hey Jonelle,
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! Thanks for your comment! xx
This soup was delicious and very easy to make in the Instapot. I used chicken thighs for the flavor and increased to 1.5lbs. Also used an abundance of fresh herbs, more than called for.
Hey Skyler,
Happy Wednesday!!🎇 I am delighted to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and appreciate you making it! xx
It tastes excellent. I omitted what I didn’t have on hand and used what I did have handy and needed to use up. No celery. I used my own poultry seasoning. I used leftover rice in place of noodles. Used smoked Gouda rinds instead of Parmesan. Also had a bit of heavy cream to use up so added it. It tastes absolutely scrumptious on this cold December day. Thanks for all the wonderful recipes.
Hey Christy,
Awesome!! Thanks a lot for making this recipe, I am so glad it turned out well for you! Have a great weekend!🎄⛄️
The absolute best Chicken Soup 👌
Hey there,
Happy Friday!!❄️🧑🎄 I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your review, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! xx
Best chicken noodle soup I’ve ever made or possibly ever had. Probably will never make another again! The sherry and Parmesan rind + the fresh herbs bring such a depth to the broth. Thank you for this great recipe!!
Hey Rema,
Happy Friday!!❄️🧑🎄 I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your review, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! xx
This is the best chicken noodle soup I’ve ever made. Even the family members who complained they don’t care for chicken noodle soup enjoyed it. My hubs LOVED it! So delicious.
Hey Kathy,
Perfect!! ⛄️ I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for trying it out! xx