How to Make Chef John's Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to Chef John's famous homemade chicken noodle soup recipe! This comforting and classic dish is perfect for cold winter days or whenever you need a little bit of warmth and nourishment. Made with simple ingredients and bursting with flavor, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

There's nothing quite like a bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup to lift your spirits and soothe your soul. It's a dish that has been passed down through generations, and for good reas...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup diced carrot
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons melted chicken fat
  • 2 quarts roasted chicken broth (see footnote for recipe link)
  • 4 ounces uncooked wide egg noodles
  • 2 cooked boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper (Optional)
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Stir in carrot, onion, celery, thyme, and salt. Add chicken fat; cook and stir until onions turn soft and translucent, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Stir in roasted chicken broth and bring to a boil. Season with salt, if necessary.
  • Stir in egg noodles; cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add cooked chicken breast meat; simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    149 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 40mg
    • Sodium: 1000mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 130mg