Go Back
–+ servings
Stovetop Chicken Noodle Soup

Hearty Stovetop Chicken Noodle Soup for Ultimate Comfort

A comforting bowl of Stovetop Chicken Noodle Soup, perfect for busy weeknights and customizable for any palate.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 cups chicken breasts can substitute with chicken thighs or rotisserie chicken
  • 2 tablespoons butter olive oil can be used instead
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 medium carrots diced or pre-shredded
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
For the Broth
  • 6 cups chicken broth homemade or store-bought
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce optional
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce optional
For the Pasta
  • 2 cups fusilli pasta or other pasta types
Herbs & Spices
  • 1 teaspoon thyme fresh if possible
  • 2 leaves bay leaves remove before serving
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
Variation Options
  • 1 cup additional veggies like potatoes or bell peppers

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather all your ingredients. Chop onion, celery, and carrots into small pieces. Mince garlic and have chicken ready.
  2. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, celery, and carrots. Stir for about 4 minutes until tender.
  3. Add minced garlic. Cook for an additional minute, then pour in chicken broth. Stir in soy sauce, hot sauce, chicken breasts, thyme, and bay leaves.
  4. Cover partially and simmer chicken for 15 to 20 minutes until cooked through. Check for doneness.
  5. Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot. Add lemon juice and stir to combine.
  6. Cook pasta in a separate pot until al dente. Drain and add to soup, mixing gently.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For a creamier texture, add a tablespoon of flour and a splash of milk after sautéing vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!