Cozy 30-Minute Chicken Noodle Soup

When the weather turns cold or someone in the house is feeling under the weather, this is the pot of soup I reach for. It tastes like it simmered all day, but it comes together in about half an hour.

Using cooked or rotisserie chicken makes it fast, and a handful of fresh herbs at the end keeps it bright.

Prep: 10 min  |  Cook: 20 min  |  Total: 30 min  |  Serves: 6

Cozy 30-Minute Chicken Noodle Soup

A comforting, from-scratch chicken noodle soup that's ready in 30 minutes. Tender chicken, soft noodles, and a savory golden broth.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Calories: 180

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 2 cups egg noodles
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Method

 

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 5 minutes, until softened.
2. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
3. Pour in the chicken broth, then add the thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
4. Add the egg noodles and cook for 6-8 minutes, until just tender.
5. Stir in the shredded chicken and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
6. Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the parsley and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.

Pro Tips

• Cook the noodles right in the broth for the most flavor.
• If you plan to freeze the soup, leave the noodles out and add them fresh when reheating so they don’t turn mushy.
• Rotisserie chicken is the ultimate shortcut here.

Make It Your Own

• Add a handful of baby spinach at the end for extra greens.
• Use gluten-free or whole-wheat noodles if you prefer.
• Swap egg noodles for rice or orzo.

Storage & Reheating

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze (without noodles) for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread or a grilled cheese for dunking, and a sprinkle of extra parsley on top.