Few American comfort foods are as beloved as chicken noodle soup. Whether you’re under the weather, having a rough day, or simply craving something warm and familiar, this Quick and Easy Chicken Noodle Soup delivers. This streamlined recipe trims prep and cook time so you can enjoy a comforting bowl even when time is tight.
Quick and Easy Chicken Noodle Soup
3.7 from 15 votes
This recipe keeps things simple without sacrificing the classic flavors you expect: savory broth, tender chicken, soft noodles, and seasoned vegetables. It’s designed to be quick to prepare while still delivering a homestyle result.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon butter
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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1/2 cup chopped celery
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4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
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1 (14.5 ounce) can vegetable broth
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1/2 pound chopped cooked chicken breast
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1 1/2 cups egg noodles
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1 cup sliced carrots
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and celery and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken and vegetable broths, then stir in the cooked chicken, egg noodles, sliced carrots, dried basil, dried oregano, and salt and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve hot.
To prepare this soup from scratch, start by gathering the ingredients: chicken, egg noodles, carrots, celery, onion, broth, and dried herbs. For a quicker version, use pre-cooked chicken. If you prefer deeper chicken flavor, poach a whole chicken or chicken thighs in water with a few aromatics, then shred the meat and reserve the cooking liquid as part of the broth.
After cooking and shredding the chicken, return it to the pot with the softened vegetables and broths. Add the noodles last so they cook to tender but not mushy. Simmering the soup for about 20 minutes after adding the noodles and herbs allows the flavors to blend and the carrots to soften.
This recipe is flexible: swap in your favorite pasta, adjust herbs and seasoning to taste, or add a handful of fresh parsley at the end for brightness. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for a couple of days; store noodles separately if you want to prevent them from soaking up the broth.
The result is a warm, nourishing soup with tender chicken, flavorful broth, and comforting noodles — a simple, dependable recipe that brings homey goodness to the table with minimal fuss.