Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
This comforting chicken noodle soup is made with a rich homemade broth using a chicken carcass, fresh vegetables, and herbs. Packed with tender shredded chicken, hearty noodles, and vibrant flavors, it’s the perfect cozy meal for any day. Simple, wholesome, and utterly delicious!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
For the broth:
- 8 cups water
- 1 cooked chicken bones Strip the cooked chicken meat off the chicken. You can also use rotisserie chicken!
- 3 stalks of celery Leaves included
- 2 yellow onions skins included
- 2 large garlic cloves skins included
- 2 large carrots if it has the carrot tops throw those in!
- ¼ bunch of fresh parsley not necessary, you can also use basil or other fresh herbs
- 1 tbsp black peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
For the soup:
- 2-3 cups shredded chicken I take this from the chicken carcass I used for the broth
- 3 celery stalks diced
- 3 medium carrots thinly sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
- 1-2 tbsp Better Than Bouillon Chicken or chicken bouillon, add to taste
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2-3 cups soup noodles whatever kind you prefer
Instructions
For the broth:
- Place the chicken carcass in a large stockpot. Add onions, celery, carrots, garlic, peppercorns, bay leaf and herbs. Cover with water, ensuring all ingredients are submerged.
- Bring to a boil then down to simmer uncovered for 2–3 hours, occasionally skimming foam or fat from the surface. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot or large bowl. Discard the solids.
Make the soup:
- In the same pot, add back the broth as well as all the chopped vegetables. Bring to a low boil for 3-4 minutes or until the vegetables are tender but not too soft.
- In a separate pot bring salted water to a boil and cook noodles according to instructions. If not eating all the soup right away, in a separate container and add noodles to broth when making up a bowl.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and fresh parsley. Add chicken bouillon, salt, and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle into bowls, garnish with extra parsley if desired, and serve warm.