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Chicken Noodle Soup from Scratch (Instant Pot or stovetop)

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Chicken noodle soup from scratch

You may never buy the canned stuff again after I show you how to make chicken noodle soup from scratch. So easy and delicious! I’ve included instructions for making it in your Instant Pot or on the stovetop. 😎👊🏻

Chicken noodle soup in 2 white bowls overhead on marble counter with red towel

Oh, cold and flu season…you are already upon us. My family has already caught our first couple cold viruses of the season. It seems like as soon as the kids start back to school, ALL the germs start popping back up. And after all the holiday get-togethers, germs seem to crop up as well.

So during cold season I make chicken noodle soup. Like, a lot.

Because nothing hits the spot when you are sick quite like some chicken noodle soup from scratch. Amiright?!

ladle dipping out chicken noodle soup

You can use your own homemade chicken stock to make this (see my bone broth recipe here), which is what I used for this recipe. Or you can totally use the boxed stuff from the store. Or even water, plus Better than Bullion chicken base. I have personally used all of those, and it turns out great any of those ways.

I have also been making this in my Instant Pot lately, so I am updating my recipe to include instructions for that. Note: These are Amazon affiliate links.

But you are not going to believe how simple it is to make this! The most work you will exert will be a little chopping.diced onion carrot and celery with knife on wood cutting board

Side note: I used to remove celery leaves from things. I don’t do that any more. You can see a few poking out in the above photo. I find that the celery leaves add more flavor.

If you want a bit more convenience, most stored offer pre-cut veggies in the produce section.

You can also use any cut of pasta. I prefer egg noodles for chicken noodle soup, but I have also made this with spaghetti, linguine, etc.

chicken noodle soup from scratch with saltine crackers on marble counter

This recipe is great for using up an open box of pasta. It may not be enough to make a pasta dinner for the family. But just the perfect amount for some soup!

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Chicken Noodle Soup from Scratch

You may never buy the canned stuff again after you make my chicken noodle soup from scratch.
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken noodle soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 generous servings
Calories 243 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil or cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup diced onion about half of a large onion
  • 3 stalks celery chopped
  • 3 carrots chopped, about 2 cups
  • 2 cloves of fresh garlic minced
  • 2 leaves bay
  • 1/2 Tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (you can substitute dried)
  • 7 cups chicken stock homemade or store-bought
  • 6 ounces uncooked egg noodle pasta
  • 6 ounces cooked chicken (I used leftover rotisserie chicken, and you can use more if you like)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

STOVETOP

  1. Spray a large pot (I used this 5 1/2 quart multipurpose one)* with cooking spray (or drizzle with olive oil), and heat to medium. 

  2. Add the onion, celery, carrots, parsley and bay leaves to the pan.
  3. When they start to sizzle reduce heat to low, stir. 

  4. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring a couple of times in between.

  5. Add the minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper; stir and cook another minute.

  6. Add the chicken stock to the pot, using a wooden spoon* to scrape up any brown bits from the bottom.

  7. Raise the heat back up to about medium high and bring to a boil. 

  8. Add the pasta, and cook according to package directions. 

  9. Add the chicken when there is about 2 minutes left for the pasta to cook.
  10. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Add parsley for garnish (optional).
  12. *These are Amazon affiliate links

INSTANT POT

  1. Drizzle the oil into the inner stainless steel pot, and preheat on the sauté setting to medium for about a minute.

  2. Add the bay leaves, parsley, onion, celery and carrots and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, until they start to get tender.

  3. Add the garlic, a pinch of salt and pepper to season the veggies, and cook a minute more.

  4. Turn off the heat, add the chicken stock, cooked diced chicken and pasta.

  5. Place the lid on top, lock it, and use the manual setting to set to 2 minutes low pressure.

  6. Allow the pressure to naturally release for 8 minutes, then quick release it to release the rest of the pressure.

  7. Salt and pepper, to taste.

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Recipe Notes

Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using a nutrition label generator.

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Noodle Soup from Scratch
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 32mg11%
Sodium 444mg19%
Potassium 532mg15%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 5260IU105%
Vitamin C 4.9mg6%
Calcium 44mg4%
Iron 1.4mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Note: This post originally appeared on A Pinch of Healthy 9/15/2016.

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Comments

  1. Mark Lawrence says

    August 10, 2021 at 7:21 am

    I tried this soup recipe and it always comes out great. My daughter loves chicken noodle soup and this recipe has saved me on more than one occasion now

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      August 20, 2021 at 7:39 am

      Yay Mark! Glad to hear it.

      Reply
  2. Susan Poolarea says

    July 6, 2021 at 10:02 pm

    4 stars
    Soup was great! The tips were especially helpful for getting clear broth! Will try more recipes from your website.

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      July 8, 2021 at 6:32 am

      I am so glad to hear it Susan!💖

      Reply
  3. Robyn Pooldaily says

    June 7, 2021 at 9:11 pm

    Cool recipe! Now all my kids want this noodles instead of spaghetti.. Love it! <3

    Reply
  4. Sarah says

    September 26, 2020 at 7:11 pm

    5 stars
    Love this soup! Had raw chicken breasts so first followed your tips for Instant Pot shredded chicken. Cooked the chicken while chopping veggies, then shredded it while the veggies sautéed in the Instant Pot. All delicious!

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      September 27, 2020 at 7:23 am

      I am so glad that you enjoyed it, Sarah!🙌🏻

      Reply
  5. Rose Martine says

    January 30, 2020 at 11:41 pm

    recipe looks wonderful. i hope you don’t mind but i added this recipe to my site with working links to your page. can’t wait to try this one out!

    Reply
  6. Christy says

    October 23, 2018 at 12:36 pm

    5 stars
    Such a classic…five stars!

    Reply
  7. Staci @ anewstaci.blogspot.com says

    February 20, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    I have 4 kids, so I always break my long noodles into 3 sections. That way, little ones can eat spaghetti with a spoon while older ones can still manage the noodles easily with a fork! Lol

    Reply
    • Marjorie@APinchOfHealthy says

      February 20, 2015 at 8:38 pm

      It really depends on what I am making. We keep the noodles long and twirly for spaghetti, although I cut it up for my toddler. 🙂

      Reply

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