homemade chicken noodle soup

16 Pinches
Inez, KY
Updated on Dec 8, 2013

My family loves chicken noodle soup and this is their favorite! Sometimes we add the cream of chicken or cream of celery soup and sometimes we don't. We enjoy it both ways.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 to 8

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 quarts chicken broth or stock
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 4 - chicken breasts,cooked
  • 12 ounces uncooked, egg noodles
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon freshly minced garlic (or 1/4 tsp powder)
  • 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup (or cream of celery)

How To Make homemade chicken noodle soup

  • Step 1
    In 5 or 6 quart dutch oven or large kettle, add butter, carrots, celery and onion. Saute until the veggies are slightly tender, approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Add the chicken broth or stock and bring to a boil. You may want to simmer about 10 to 15 minutes before adding the noodles, it's your preference.
  • Step 3
    Add the egg noodles, salt, pepper and garlic. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium low. Cook about 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Add the cooked cut up chicken. If desired, add the cream of chicken soup (or cream of celery). Heat through about 5 to 10 minutes on low. Stir in the parsley. Enjoy!

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