Grandmas Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Grandmas Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

This Grandmas Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe is a cozy, old-fashioned classic made with tender chicken, soft vegetables, and wide egg noodles simmered in a flavorful broth. Simple, frugal, and ready in about 30 minutes, this is the kind of comforting chicken soup that tastes just like Grandma used to make. Perfect for busy nights, sick days, and wholesome family meals.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: dinner, Soup

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 333kcal

Author: Nicole Durham

Cost: Recipe $7.06 / Serving $1.18

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter ($0.19)
1 medium onion, diced ($0.48)
2-3 large carrots, sliced ($0.42)
2-3 ribs celery, sliced ($0.34)
4 cloves garlic, minced ($0.32)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ($0.08)
1 teaspoon salt ($0.01)
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ($0.02)
8 cups chicken broth ($2.00)
2 bay leaves ($0.31)
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded ($2.23)
6 ounces wide egg noodles ($0.65)

Optional

⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ($0.01)

Instructions

Sauté vegetables. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until softened.
Add garlic and seasonings. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
Build the broth. Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaves. Bring to a gentle boil.
Add chicken and noodles. Stir in the shredded chicken and egg noodles. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, until the noodles are tender.
Finish. Remove the bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve. Serve warm.

Notes

Brightness. A squeeze of lemon juice at the end adds freshness.
Vegetable add-ins. Stir in frozen peas or corn during the last few minutes of cooking.
Creamy option. Add ½ cup heavy cream or evaporated milk at the end for a richer soup.

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