Easy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup (Crockpot & Stove Top Instructions)
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This Easy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is the first soup I crave once Autumn arrives. There is just something deliciously cozy about a warm bowl of soup, your favorite blanket and chilly weather that makes my heart so happy!
Another favorite crockpot recipe for Fall is this Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili or this Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup.
Busy schedules + Crockpots = perfect match!
Creating this Easy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Mirepoix is the vegetable base of most soups and is the base of a good chicken noodle soup!
Mirepoix is a combination of chopped carrots, celery and onions used to add flavor and aroma to stocks, sauces, soups and other foods. The proportions (by weight) for making mirepoix are 50% onions, 25% carrots and 25% celery.
This is my lazy girl soup recipes because once everything is chopped, you’ll add it all to the crockpot and let the magic begin. No standing over the stove and waiting for things to saute and simmer!
However, if you do want to make this on the stove, I’ve got you covered. The stovetop directions for this chicken noodle can be found in the recipe card below.
Why This Recipe Works:
- Classic and comforting: not only is this soup incredibly easy to make (with two cooking options) but it’s packed with flavor thanks to all the fresh herbs and seasonings.
- Versatile: easily switch up any of the ingredients for what you prefer/have on hand! You can use different potatoes, different noodle shapes, add in more veg, etc.
- Fool-proof: seriously, you can’t mess this one up!
- Better than canned: this hearty, wholesome homemade soup is a million times better than canned chicken noodle!
Ingredient Notes
(For the full recipe, scroll down to the recipe card below)
- Chicken: I typically use boneless skinless chicken breasts but you can also use boneless chicken thighs.
- Mirepoix: Grab some carrots, celery, onions. You can save some time and buy a pre-chopped mirepoix.
- Garlic: Fresh garlic will give you the best flavor.
- Russet Potatoes: Using potatoes in slow cooker soups can be tricky because they may not cook all the way or they can get to mushy. I love the way the Russet potatoes release their starch to make this almost a creamy chicken noodle. Feel free to use red or Yukon hold potatoes, or omit them completely.
- Wide egg noodles: If you find the noodles are disintegrating in the soup, cook them on the side. Also feel free to use any small pasta shape you love.
- Chicken Broth: or a vegetable broth works well here too. Use chicken bone broth for extra protein!
- Herbs and seasonings: fresh rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, red pepper chili flakes, salt, pepper. And a little fresh parsley at the end is always a good idea!
- Lemon Juice: brightens up the soup at the end.
- Kidney Beans: I always love adding kidney beans to my soup for a little extra fiber. Feel free to use white beans or omit them altogether if you prefer.
Step by Step Directions
(For the full recipe, scroll down to the recipe card below)
Add soup ingredients
In the base of your crockpot add in the whole (raw) chicken breasts, carrots, onion, celery, potatoes and garlic. Drizzle olive oil over top then add in chicken broth, water, herbs and seasonings. Cover and cook on low heat 6-8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
Shred chicken & add noodles
Remove the chicken and shred. Add in egg noodles, kidney beans, lemon juice and shredded chicken back in. Cover again and cook 20-30 minutes longer (or until noodles are cooked).
Enjoy!
Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt or pepper as desired. For a pop of freshness you can also stir in fresh chopped parsley at then end. Serve warm with garlic bread and enjoy!
Storage and Freezing
- Allow to cool completely then store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- To freeze, cool completely, add to freezer safe containers or baggies and freeze for 4-6 months. Be sure to label the baggie with a sharpie so you know when you made it!
More Soup Recipes
I don’t know about you, but when the weather gets colder, all I want to make are delicious, homemade soups. If you’re looking for more soup recipes, I’ve got the perfect Soup Series for you to check out!
FAQ: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Do I need to cook the chicken before putting it in the crockpot?
Nope! Let the crockpot do the work for you! Always be sure to check the internal temperature of the chicken to make sure it has reached 165° F.
Are dried herbs okay to use?
Fresh herbs are always my first choice for the most in depth flavor but dried thyme and dried rosemary are also fine to use of fresh isn’t available.
Can I use different noodles?
Yes. Egg noodles are a commonly seen in chicken noodle soups but you can use ditalini or even pappardelle are great options too.
Why are my noodles falling apart in the soup?
This can happen sometimes when adding pasta into soups, they soak up all the broth and just become unpleasantly mushy. I only recommend adding them to the soup if you plan to eat the soup right away. If you plan to have leftovers, cook the noodles on the side and keep them separate.
How can I make this on the stove?
I’ve included stovetop directions in the recipe card below.
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Easy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup (Crockpot & Stove Top Instructions)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts*
- 1/2 lg. white onion, diced
- 3 lg. carrots, peeled and diced
- 4 stalks celery, diced
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced (or baby red/Yukon potatoes are a great option here too, you can leave the skins on if you choose this option).
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water, filtered (optional for a more brothy soup)
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped (3 sprigs)
- 1 Tbsp. fresh rosemary, chopped (3 sprigs)
- 1 Tbsp. chicken boullion (optional)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp. red pepper chili flakes
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 12 oz. wide egg noodles, dry
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, fresh
- 1, 15 oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- parsley, for garnish (optional)
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Instructions
- In a crockpot, add the chicken breasts (un-cut), diced carrots, onion, celery, potatoes, and garlic. Drizzle olive oil over top then add in chicken broth, water, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir gently. Cover and cook on low heat 6-8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.1 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts*, 1/2 lg. white onion, diced, 3 lg. carrots, peeled and diced, 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced (or baby red/Yukon potatoes are a great option here too, you can leave the skins on if you choose this option)., 4 cloves garlic, minced, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 8 cups chicken broth, 1 cup water, filtered (optional for a more brothy soup), 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped (3 sprigs), 1 Tbsp. fresh rosemary, chopped (3 sprigs), 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp. red pepper chili flakes, 1 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. black pepper, 4 stalks celery, diced
- Remove the cooked chicken and shred using 2 forks. (Or my favorite hack is placing the chicken in the bowl of a stand mixer and using the paddle attachment to shred it in seconds!)
- Add in egg noodles, lemon juice, kidney beans and shredded chicken back in. Stir. (Note: I highly recommend only adding the noodles in if you plan to eat the soup right away. Cook the noodles on the side to prevent them from becoming unpleasantly mushy in the soup).12 oz. wide egg noodles, dry, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, fresh, 1, 15 oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- Cover again and cook 20-30 minutes longer (or until noodles are cooked). Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt or pepper as desired. For a pop of freshness you can also stir in fresh chopped parsley at then end. Serve warm with garlic bread and enjoy!parsley, for garnish (optional)
Equipment
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Notes
- Chicken breasts: add them into the soup thawed, raw. 1 1/2 lb. = ~2-3 chicken breasts. Or you can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
- Russet Potatoes: you can also sub Baby red potatoes or Yukon gold for Russets. (8-10 small baby red/Yukon gold potatoes, diced). The russet potatoes release their starch and add a creamy consistency to the soup. If you find the Russet potatoes are mushy, the red or Yukon potatoes hold up much better.
- I prefer wide egg noodles, but almost any noodle works in this recipe. Noodles can be added in 30 minutes prior to eating, or you can cook them separately on the side and add them to the soup when ready to eat. This is always a good rule of thumb when it comes to soups, especially for leftovers!
- Stove top instructions: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat and saute the onions, celery and carrots for about 5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Add the chicken, potatoes, herbs and seasonings. Then add in the chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil and then down to a simmer. Cover and cook until the potatoes are fork tender and chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F.) Remove the chicken and shred. Add the lemon juice, kidney beans and chicken back in. Stir. Taste and adjust seasonings. Cook the noodles on the side. Add noodles to a bowl and ladle the soup over noodles. Garnish with parsley and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
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I used canned chicken , wanted a good recipe to use up my canned chicken, beans, and vegetables…thank you 😋
awesome! so glad you enjoyed it. thank you!!
Made this for my family and in-laws (visiting from out of town) yesterday with homemade biscuits. They loved it! So tasty and hearty in a good way. Will definitely make this again.
i am so glad, thank you so much!!
Making this now. Did not have rosemary so I used some poultry seasoning, just a teaspoon. Thank you for this easy recipe!!!
Love adding poultry seasoning in soups! So glad you enjoyed, thank you:)
Perfect!