Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup Made Simple for Cozy Days
Warm up with this comforting chicken noodle soup, perfect for cozy afternoons and busy weeknights.
Equipment
- - Large pot
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
- 1 whole Rotisserie Chicken Shredded
- 8 cups Chicken Broth Low-sodium recommended
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
For the Vegetables
- 1 medium Onion Diced
- 2 medium Carrots Sliced
- 2 stalks Celery Diced
For Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Or fresh garlic
- 1 bay leaf Bay Leaf
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Cracked Pepper Adjust to preference
For Thickening and Texture
- 2 tablespoons Corn Starch Mixed with water to thicken
- 2 cups Dry Pasta Small shapes like ditalini or elbows
Finishing Touches
- 1 tablespoon Dried Parsley Or fresh if desired
- 1/4 teaspoon Extra Cracked Pepper Optional
Instructions
How to Make Chicken Noodle Soup
- Begin by dicing the onion and cutting the carrots and celery into bite-sized pieces. Set them aside. Shred the warm rotisserie chicken, ensuring to discard the skin and bones.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and tender.
- Pour in the chicken broth, then add the bay leaf, sea salt, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, parsley, and cracked pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and dry pasta. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the pasta is tender and the vegetables are soft.
- In a small bowl, prepare the cornstarch slurry by mixing the cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Ladle a bit of the hot soup into the bowl, then whisk in the slurry until blended. Return this mixture to the pot and stir, simmering for 2-3 minutes until the soup thickens slightly.
- Remove the bay leaf from the pot. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
Serve this comforting bowl with crusty bread or a simple side salad. For an extra touch, garnish with fresh parsley before serving.