Easy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs)
skins removed (bone-in or boneless
- 8 cups chicken broth
we used low sodium
- 6 cups water
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
to saute vegetables
- 1 medium onion
finely chopped
- 2 medium celery sticks
finely chopped
- 2 carrots
sliced into rings
- 6 oz rotini pasta
- 3 Tbsp fresh or frozen dill
- 1 tsp Mrs. Dash
or your favorite salt-free seasoning
- or to taste1 Tbsp sea salt
- 1 garlic clove
pressed
Directions
- 1
In a large soup pot, combine 6 cups water with 8 cups chicken broth and 1 Tbsp sea salt. Bring to a boil then add chicken thighs and boil partially covered 20 min while you prep the vegetables, skimming off any foam that rises to the top.
- 2
In a large skillet over medium/high heat, add 2 Tbsp olive oil and sauté onion and celery until softened then transfer to the pot.
- 3
Add pasta and sliced carrots to the soup pot and continue cooking for 15 min at a low boil or until pasta is at the desired softness.
- 4
While pasta is cooking, remove chicken thighs from the pot and use either forks or your hands to shred the chicken, discarding any bones and fat which should come off easily. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
- 5
Season soup with 1 tsp Mrs. Dash (or your favorite seasoning) and more salt to taste if needed. Press in 1 garlic clove. Finally, add 3 Tbsp dill and remove from heat. Enjoy!
Easy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
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About this Recipe
When the weather turns chilly or you simply crave a hug in a bowl, nothing quite satisfies like a classic chicken noodle soup. This easy recipe delivers that deeply comforting experience you've been dreaming of, right in your own kitchen.
What makes this soup a standout is its rich, savory broth, built on the foundation of succulent chicken thighs and aromatic vegetables like finely chopped onion, celery sticks, and carrots. It's truly homemade flavor without fuss, promising juicy chicken and perfectly tender rotini pasta in every spoonful. The careful blend of chicken broth and water, seasoned with fresh dill and Mrs. Dash, creates a comforting depth that’s both soothing and immensely flavorful.
Prepare to soothe your soul with each spoonful. You'll find yourself diving into a bowl brimming with tender, flavorful chicken pieces and soft, comforting rotini pasta. The broth itself is a golden elixir, subtly seasoned with the bright notes of dill and the herbaceous blend of Mrs. Dash, offering a truly warming and restorative taste that feels both familiar and deeply satisfying. It's the quintessential homemade chicken noodle soup, designed to be both simple to prepare and utterly delicious.
While this recipe shines as-is, feel free to make it your own. You could swap the bone-in or boneless chicken thighs for chicken breast if preferred, though thighs offer a richer flavor. For the noodles, any small pasta shape like ditalini or elbow macaroni would work beautifully in place of rotini. If you don't have fresh dill, a tablespoon of dried dill or even fresh parsley can offer a pleasant herbal note. Don't have Mrs. Dash? A pinch of dried thyme or poultry seasoning can offer a similar aromatic depth.
Serve this heartwarming soup as a complete meal on a brisk evening, perhaps alongside some crusty bread for dipping. It's perfect for comforting a loved one or simply treating yourself to a wholesome, flavorful dinner.