Chicken Noodle Soup
Originally written and published October 22, 2008
Two days ago, I received a call that one of my Auntlings had requested my chicken soup. This particular one, my nephew Austin, joins in with all the others in being devotees to this particular chicken noodle soup. Honestly, I didn’t think it was that special when I came up with it. I just wanted to make a simple chicken soup that my kids would like. Thus no visible onions or bits of celery because we hide those in the broth!
I hit on something though, because every time I mention making it I get an enthusiastic “YES!” from my son and that raised eyebrow grin from my husband. Even Katy, who is currently vying for the record of worlds pickiest eater, loves this soup. I try to always make plenty because it seems the family lines up at my door with soup bowls in hand so I just send it around to all of the houses! Its really very simple by design because y’all know how I like to keep things good and easy!
Add salt and pepper to taste, I usually add about two teaspoons of salt and skip the pepper altogether for this.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Whole fryer
1 bunch carrots with tops
1 bunch celery
1 onion
1 bag small pasta shapes
2 T poultry seasoning
salt and pepper to taste (I use about two tsp salt, no pepper)
Cut tops and ends off of carrots, toss in stock pot. Coarsely cut up celery, add to stock pot. Cut onion in fourths and add as well. Top with chicken and cover in water. Bring to a boil and lower heat, simmering for several hours. Remove chicken and discard vegetables, reserving broth in pot. Peel and chop up remaining carrots and add to broth, simmering until tender. Add seasonings. Shred chicken and add once carrots are tender. Add pasta and cook until done. Serve!
This is EXCELLENT The next day!
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I just love it when I post something and still have it in the fridge to heat up! Seeing these posts makes me hungry, too!
Christy
would be helpful to have servings per recipe listed.
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(jumping up and down and smiling!)
~SQUEALS~~ Joan, I just love you! Thank you so much! I am going to be beaming for the rest of the day, likely the whole week! You are the sweetest thing!!!!!!
Gratefully,
Christy
Yum, Christy! This looks so easy and will be perfect to freeze. It will also be great for sick kids…..I really could have used this a few weeks ago when both girls were sick. All these “winter” recipes will make it pass by a little bit better. I made the chili skillet recipe the other night. It was a major hit! I think I used too much chili powder for Morgan because she said it was a little spicy, but ate it anyway.
Laura-Athens
Okay y’all, I have no idea what is up with the pictures in profiles and such on comments! I’m going to answer these comments in a bit and see if I can’t figure it out!! Hey Laura!!!
This recipe looks great and my picky eater will love it! I had to add your blog to my links on my blog so others could find out about it. I’m getting ready to try your dishpan cookies too!
The Chicken, Carrots, Onion, and Celery are simmering as I type. It will be for tomorrows lunch. Those noodles? At my Walmart they were 36 cents a package.. How DARE they charge us more!
I guess this being Texas they add the extra cost cause we all have oil wells in our backyards.
I have been craving soup for 2 days…. Christy you rock!
thanks for sharing
zesty
Theres nothing prettier than seeing a whole chicken stewing in a pot. Ummmmmm I am really getting in the mood for soup. Finally we got a bit of a cold front in Texas and we dropped 20 degrees, now its time for all the soups and stews. I love the pasta shapes Christy.
Comfort food at its best! YUM!
ROFL! Meg, apparently you are my long lost twin.. I don’t know if everyone can see it but I’m seeing MY picture on her comment lol. I hope you can find the bug Christy.
Anywho, I made the soup last night and today had it for lunch.. it was very good!
Thank you Christy!
That looks so yummy. I hope I can find those exact noodles, they sound great.
I wish I had some of this right now. It has gotten cooler and so windy today. This is one I will try soon! Thanks for sharing your recipes with us.
I love this thanks
I am making this for my dh tonight! Looks fantastic.
I can’t wait to try this one. Looks delicious!!!
I’m definitely making this recipe this weekend. First I have to hit Walmart for the pasta. The pasta I have used in the past have always gotten mushy. We love homemade soups.
BTW – I made your PB icing and WOW! was it ever a hit! Thank you for all your great recipes!
Ursula
usch@gmail.com
I have wanted to make this since I first read the post. Too bad it has been a busy week. Hopefully Monday will be a bit calmer, I need warm soup to take for lunch!
This looks like a winner for this weekend – it’s supposed to be rainy/chilly up here in MidTN – a big pot of soup will put smiles on faces. Thanks for the Doesn’t-Get=Mushy pasta tip, I had always used egg noodles cooked separately before.
I’m not a big fan of chicken noodle soup but this looks really good so I think I’ll have to try it. My kids and I really like soup lunches in winter.
Now THIS is a soup I can make for sure, I might try a shape other than the alphabets just to be different. Christy your recipes ROCK, I have a whole new batch of things to cook now thanks to you.
YUM, sounds like what grandma used to make.
This is looking good – this is something I’d totally like to have!
-DTW
http://www.everydaycookin.blogspot.com
Thank you so much for the method you use to teach. I'm a visual learner, and you've got me hooked.
I'm simmering the bird & veggies as we speak. One thing I had happen was the bird floated on me. Figuring if it ain't covered, it ain't cooking, I took a Pyrex bowl and filled it with water. That'll teach it to try the backstroke on me! David P. Swindler, davidpswindler@hotmail.com
Soups are so good for the body and soul!!! YUMMY!! Thanks Christy!
Laura Katy thinks Chili Bake is a little spicy, too! Then again, Katy thinks Chocolate and Yogurt are all she needs to survive!!
Alisha Thank you so much for adding me!!! I’m putting you on my list to add to my blogroll as well! ~makes a note because she is so darn forgetful!~ Oh I hope you like the dishpan cookies, they are a favorite around here!!
Bill You are my STAR PUPIL!!! Hehe!! I will get right on that Wal Mart issue for you, gonna call that manager and make sure that next time you go in they are TWENTY FIVE CENTS!!!!! Hehe! I hope you liked it, Bill!!!
Zesty ~blushes~ Well thank you!! That’s what my son said when I made Chili last week! LOL
Lord help me if I couldn’t cook, I’d be out on the streets!
Tina I am with you on that cold, Tina! We FINALLY got the tiniest bit of a chill and I’m SO EXCITED!! Its funny though, us southerners are such wimps. We barely get a winter and if daffodils aren’t blooming by February we start complaining! Hehe!
Meg Thank you!!!! So glad you’re here!
Bill its fixed now, no idea what that was. Blogger had major issues yesterday though. So glad you liked it!!! I think you are just an easy one to please!!! Thank YOU, Bill!!!
Mom24 I hope you can, too! Its hard to please little ones and when you find something that does…
Pretty much any place that has a Mexican section has them, I think. I was in a little hometown grocery store today and they had them, too! Thanks for commenting!!!
Danetta Oooh a good windy day! I wonder where you are? Just trying to figure out if it was a nice crisp wind or a COOOOLD wind! LOL Thank you for reading!!!
TammyThank YOU!!
Jennifer OH YAY!!! Let me know how it turns out!!!!! Thanks!!
Jessica Thank you so much!!!
Ursula I am SO THRILLED you tried the PB icing!!! I am sure you know why since you read that tutorial, it just thrills me to death to have someone else love Red’s favorite. I hope you find the noodles, let me know how it turns out!
Candace I wish you a slow and peaceful week…and I wish me one, too! Maybe if we hold our breath and lay on the floor and kick and scream a bit… ~giggles~
Kathleen I’m always so jealous of the wonderful winters y’all have in TN! You know, if we want our kids to see a good snow, all we have to do is drive an hour or so. I am soooo hoping we can go to Pigeon Forge this year around Christmas!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Kathleen!
Lifeathelake Oh I love soup lunches, too! Especially with grilled cheese sandwiches ! I got hooked on Chicken noodle soup when I was pregnant with my son. I CRAVED that and really really sour lemonade!
Citycowboy Thank you so much, Cowboy!!! I’m so thrilled you are enjoying it and I always look forward to hearing how your things turn out! Lucky roommates!
Tamy Thanks! Nothing can be as good as what Grandma makes though…~sighs~ Oh well, we can put forth one heck of an effort.
Darius Thank you!! Y’all go check out his amazing blog if you haven’t been yet!!
David LOL! The bird might float for a bit, but eventually it’ll give up the ghost guaranteed! Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! I am assuming this is the David I correspond with in emails so HEY!!!!!! Let me know how it turns out!
Angie Thank you, Angie!!!
Grateful to each and every one of you!
Christy
These noodles SO look like Ramen…what a yummy looking soup.
Thanks for another recipe!!!! I made this soup today. When my family asked what was for dinner and I replied “chicken noodle soup,” they were just okay with it. We like spicy food, so I did put a good bit of pepper in the soup. I have to say that my husband and my 14 year old have been back for their third bowl. My 13 year old is on his second bowl. I did use the pasta that you used (and my Walmart charges 36 cents too!) But, I did cook an extra pot of pasta shells since my family LOVES pasta!
THANKS for another wonderful recipe!!
I loved your blog! The moment I first seen it when I stumbled upon your Hoe Cake article (which I created an article about it too, btw, of course with a link love to you
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And I would like to have a spoonful of that soup above too! Yummy!
Lis
Mmmmm, I’ve been wanting to try this recipe for awhile now. I think I’m going to modify it slightly, and make turkey noodle soup. I’m pondering what would happen if we threw the turkey carcass into our crock pot, added the ingredients for the stock, and let it cook overnight.
My two year old son absolutely LOVES soup, so I’m really looking forward to trying out this recipe (both chicken and turkey versions!)
Oh, and my Walmart also charges 36 cents. So not as great a deal, but the Kroger has them priced at 2/$1.29, so it’s still pretty good!
Can I just say I became a lifetime subscriber to your site after I made this soup. This is THE BEST chicken noodle soup EVER, bar none!!!! Many, many people have tried it and all agree. Heck, I feel like havin some right now. Guess I’ll be stoppin at the store in the morning for the ingredients. From the bottom of my belly…thank you Christy.
I was preparing the soup as directed and my husband has what kind of seasoning is in there (he looks the smell of seasoning)I responded just what the recipe recommended, he said “naw something else has to be in there for it to smell soooo good” It was around mid afternoon and he was ready to eat. I had to tell him it was for dinner.
When it was done I tasted the broth…OMG!!!!! I will come back later and comment when the whole famly has a taste.
Ok the results the whole family loved it…there was none left over, they ate it all!
I’ve made this a time or three now since “discovering” your website, it’s DELICIOUS! I am making this today wishing and I had some frozen leftovers from the last time I made it. I have a headcold and really want some of THIS soup. Well, I’ll get it for dinner at least. Thanks for always having such great, easy to follow instructions. I makes it super easy for me on days like today when I’m so sick I can’t think straight.
This sounds almost like how I make mine. The only difference is I add celery at the end with the carrots too with egg noodles.
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The pictures are making me so hungry. I love chicken noodle soup!! Thanks for posting this
If I make this, I would use some of the large cans of chicken that I get frequently in my senior commodities. I seem to have more of them than I can get rid of. Being the daughter that lives with me isn’t a big fan of chicken noodle soup(she does eat it, under protest, when I make it), I would put the celery and onion right in the soup. I also add a few potatoes when I make chicken noodle soup. I’m one of these people that when I make soup, chili, stew, goulash, I don’t follow a recipe.
Can this be done in the crockpot after the stock is made? I am afraid of the noodles getting too mushy (Mexican food section noodles) if I leave them in the crockpot for a few hours. I am taking this to a Sunday School party which is right after church so the soup has to be ready to go when we get home. BTW, I have tried several of your recipes and they have all been fabulous. I can’t wait to try this one!
MMMMMMMMMMM! I’ve never seen the little pasta. I can’t wait to try this one! Thanks
Just reading this for the first time now with your re-post. That’s TOO easy!!! It’s almost like there HAS to be a catch! lol
Sounds good though. But i would want the onions and celery…even as a kid I was strange and unusual and would want those little yummy bits!
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This is similar to how I make my soup. I didn’t use poultry seasoning tho’. Thank you so much!!!
HEY CHRISTY, I MAKE MY CHICKEN STEW LIKE YOURS BUT I ADD A BAY LEAF AND BOUILLION CUBES TO MAKE MY EXTRA GOOD JUST WATCH YOUR ADDED SALT AND ADD LOTS OF FRESH CRACKED BLACK PEPPER. I ALSO ADD EXTRA WIDE EGG NOODLES. YUMMY.
I make mine like this, with a few added seasonings
I make a HUGE amount and then can it so that all winter long when someone wants chicken noodle soup they just open a jar and throw in the noodles.
That looks so good and warm!! My little ones would just adore the alphabet noodles. I never think to use those. And I just happen to have a whole chicken in the fridge that needs to be used. Thanks for the inspiration!!
I like the sneaky addition of veggies! The first question my 4 1/2 year old asks when I serve homemade soup is, “Is there any celery or onion in this?”! This sounds really good. One question–would this freeze well?
I just make whatever you post on your blog. I don’t even have to think about dinner anymore! Chicken soup is great. Just had two whole bowls!!
Mmm I see dinner for this weekend. I really am wanting soooooooooup now….mmm I can smell it .
Can I get a bowl for dinner tonight or is yours all gone already?
I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! I ate the most!
Great recipe and easy to follow. Thanks.
most of your recipes are intriging, but this one I went right after work for the ingred. will be makin it ASAP. Made my mouth water, like i said, most of your receipes do
congratulations with your suscess.
P.S. Still absolutely love your m & m bars………..so easy and delicious!!!!
The picture in yesterday’s post made rush out to get the ingredients for this soup. It was a smashingly HUGE hit in my house today. So good, so good!
Oh Goddess Of Goodness… I have another question for you! Do you think a frozen fryer would cook okay, or should it be thawed first? I’ve got one itching to be used
I found the little noodles in Wal-Mart last night! I got a bag of stars and a bag of alphabet shapes. You must have much better selections at your local Wal-Mart… I couldn’t find their brand poultry seasoning, so I had to splurge and get McCormick….
Now this soup AND your pot roast will be made this week (unless I have to thaw the bird…)
~Kim
A really great tip for thought… next time you buy a rotisserie (sorry if that is misspelled) chicken, save the carcass, put it in a 350 oven with onion, carrot and celery pieces for about 35 mins. Then cover with water in a pot and boil the heck out of it… makes GREAT broth that is wonderful to freeze and pull out for recipes on the quick. Once again Christy, thanks for these wonderfully homey looking recipes!
Hubby is not feeling great and he always talks about how his Grandma makes homemade soup. So I have this cooking as I type. The broth already smells so good and it has only been on for about an hr!! I hope my picky kids will eat it!