Best 9 Thick Chicken Noodle Soup Recipes

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If you're looking for a hearty and comforting meal, there's nothing better than a thick, homemade chicken noodle soup. This classic dish is easy to make and can be adapted to suit your tastes. Whether you like your soup with vegetables, dumplings, or egg noodles, there are countless ways to create the perfect bowl of chicken noodle soup. In this article, we'll provide you with a variety of recipes for thick chicken noodle soup, as well as tips for making the best soup possible. So get ready to warm up with a delicious bowl of soup that's sure to please the whole family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP RECIPE



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Literally the BEST chicken noodle soup, this has thick chicken chunks, sliced carrots, and celery, wide noodles. It soaks in a smooth chicken broth filled with flavorful seasonings and cooked to perfection. It's the perfect warm and comforting soup for the winter!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dinner     Main Course     Side Dish     Soup

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 large carrots (sliced)
4 celery stalks (sliced)
1 small onion (diced)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 Tablespoons fresh thyme (stems removed)
salt and pepper
10 cups chicken broth
12 ounce wide egg noodles
2 cups shredded chicken
2 Tablespoons fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, carrots, celery, and onion. Sauté until tender 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic, fresh thyme, salt, and pepper, and sauté for 1 minute more.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and egg noodles and bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce to a simmer and let the noodles cook until al dente for about 10 minutes.
  • Add in the chicken, and fresh parsley right before serving and continue to simmer until the chicken is heated throughout. Salt and pepper added to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 1134 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THICK CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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Make and share this Thick Chicken Noodle Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GrandmaIsCooking

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups chicken broth, divided
5 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup flour
2/3 cup noodles (ring shaped, or small bow-ties or stars if rings not available)
2/3 cup cooked chicken, diced
salt, to taste (optional)
pepper, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat 4 cups of the chicken broth to boiling.
  • In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter, then stir in flour well to blend but do not brown.
  • Add this mixture to the boiling broth and cook over medium heat until it thickens.
  • In another pan, bring the remaining broth to a boil, add noodles and cook just until tender but not soft (package directions should give you an idea how long).
  • Do not drain noodles; add chicken, noodles and liquid to the thickened broth, and season to taste with salt and pepper if desired.
  • Serve immediately with crackers, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.3, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 716.9, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 9.3

CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium carrots, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 celery ribs, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
2 quarts chicken stock, recipe follows
8 ounces dried wide egg noodles
1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 whole free-range chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds), rinsed, giblets discarded
2 carrots, cut in large chunks
3 celery stalks, cut in large chunks
2 large white onions, quartered
1 head of garlic, halved
1 turnip, halved
1/4 bunch fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

Steps:

  • Place a soup pot over medium heat and coat with the oil. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, thyme and bay leaf. Cook and stir for about 6 minutes, until the vegetables are softened but not browned. Pour in the chicken stock and bring the liquid to a boil. Add the noodles and simmer for 5 minutes until tender. Fold in the chicken, and continue to simmer for another couple of minutes to heat through; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
  • Place the chicken and vegetables in a large stockpot over medium heat. Pour in only enough cold water to cover (about 3 quarts); too much will make the broth taste weak. Toss in the thyme, bay leaves, and peppercorns, and allow it to slowly come to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and gently simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, partially covered, until the chicken is done. As it cooks, skim any impurities that rise to the surface; add a little more water if necessary to keep the chicken covered while simmering.
  • Carefully remove the chicken to a cutting board. When its cool enough to handle, discard the skin and bones; hand-shred the meat into a storage container.
  • Carefully strain the stock through a fine sieve into another pot to remove the vegetable solids. Use the stock immediately or if you plan on storing it, place the pot in a sink full of ice water and stir to cool down the stock. Cover and refrigerate for up to one week or freeze.

RICK'S FAUX VIETNAMESE THICK CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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Basically, I took a recipe from one of our foster Vietnamese daughters and amended it to my preference. I hope she doesn't mind but, just in case, I'm not going to tell her!! I really liked the soup but, of course, I'm biased. However, my wife really liked it also and she doesn't think I'm anywhere near as great as I think I am.

Provided by Rick Young

Categories     Stocks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 cups egg noodles, cooked & drained
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon peanut oil
3 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 teaspoons gingerroot, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
42 ounces chicken broth
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Cook sufficient egg noodles to obtain 8 cups finished drained product (cook until just past the firm stage).
  • Cube chicken or cut to any easy eating size you like.
  • Using the oil and using med heat, cook chicken, garlic, ginger, and the pepper flakes in a deep sauce pan for about one minute.
  • Add broth, fish sauce, and basil and bring contents to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to simmer and add the egg noodles.
  • Simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken is done and noodles are at your preferred tenderness.
  • Serve with Sriracha sauce (optional).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.2, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 98.1, Sodium 1751.4, Carbohydrate 56.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.7, Protein 31.4

OLD FASHIONED CHUNKY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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When winter holds Maple Grove, Minnesota in its icy grip, Sharon Skildum relies on this hearty, old-fashioned chicken soup to warm her right down to her toes. It's just like Grandma used to make-full of veggies and rich flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup diced carrot
2 tablespoons diced celery
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 teaspoon butter
2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2/3 cup diced cooked chicken
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Dash pepper
1/2 cup uncooked medium egg noodles
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the carrot, celery and onion in butter until tender. Stir in the broth, chicken and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Add noodles; cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 511mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

CHUNKY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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Marjoram and thyme come through nicely in this old-fashioned soup that tastes just like Grandma used to make. You can modify the recipe to include vegetables your family enjoys. My kids love carrots, so I always toss in extra. -Coleen Martin, Brookfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon butter
6 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 cups uncooked medium egg noodles
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Saute the carrot, celery and onion in butter in a Dutch oven until tender. Stir in the broth, chicken and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Add noodles; cook for 10 minutes or until noodles are tender. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 1370mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

GRANDMA'S CHICKEN SOUP WITH HOMEMADE NOODLES



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This is my beloved Grandmother's recipe. I have made noodles from scratch mixing, rolling, and cutting by hand. Today I use a dough mixer and pasta cutter to save time.

Provided by Kelly Nagy Cramer

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 gallon chicken stock
4 bone-in chicken breast halves
3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
3 eggs
2 tablespoons water, or as needed
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Bring chicken stock to a boil; cook chicken breasts at a boil until no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove chicken, cool, and cut meat from bone; keep chicken stock at a low simmer.
  • Mix flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt together using the dough hook attachment in the bowl of a stand mixer on Low; add eggs and water, 1 tablespoon at time, until dough holds together.
  • Split dough in half. Roll 1 dough half on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut dough into noodles 2 to 3-inches long x 1/4-inch wide using a sharp knife dipped in flour or a fettuccine pasta cutter. Repeat with other dough half.
  • Return chicken to the simmering stock; add noodles. Season stock with black pepper and 1 pinch salt. Cook soup until noodles are cooked through, 15 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.8 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 179.4 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 41.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 2021.5 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

EASIEST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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The majority of shortcut chicken soup recipes use rotisserie chicken. It's a convenient hack, but cooked chicken doesn't absorb flavors very well. On the other hand, sautéing ground chicken in olive oil with garlic, coriander and celery seeds (or fennel seeds and rosemary, or herbes de Provence) creates a deeply complex base. Add the vegetables, then the stock and the noodles for a complete meal that cooks in 30 minutes. You can use egg noodles, cavatelli or alphabet noodles, but you may want to adjust the amount of stock to taste, since they'll each absorb a different amount of liquid.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories     lunch, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound ground chicken
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds (optional)
1 large carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 celery stalks, halved lengthwise, then sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves)
7 to 8 cups chicken stock, plus more as needed
8 ounces dried egg noodles, cavatelli or other small shaped pasta
Crème fraîche, chopped fresh parsley and dill, and lemon zest, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Add the chicken, season generously with salt and pepper, and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until starting to crumble, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, coriander and celery seeds (if using), and cook, stirring frequently, until chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, scoop the chicken into a small lidded bowl (to retain moisture); cover and set aside.
  • Add the carrot, celery, shallot, thyme and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pot, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until slicked with fat, 3 minutes. Add the stock (7 cups for a stew-like soup or up to 8 cups for a brothy soup) and bring to a boil over high.
  • Add noodles and cook over medium-high until al dente according to package directions. (If the noodles absorb a lot of liquid, add more broth according to taste.) Add the reserved chicken and any accumulated juices and heat until warmed, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls; top with a spoonful of crème fraîche, a fistful of torn herbs and lemon zest.

CLASSIC CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, large onion, large carrots, celery, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic, chicken broth, egg noodles, shredded chicken breast, fresh parsley, parmesan cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 large carrots, sliced
4 stalks celery, chopped
kosher salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
3 cloves garlic, chopped
8 cups chicken broth
8 oz egg noodles
4 cups shredded chicken breast
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
parmesan cheese, shredded, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil until shimmering over medium heat in a large soup pot. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cooking, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are very soft, about 15 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the stock and bring to a boil.
  • MAKE AHEAD: Do not add the noodles or parsley. Cool and refrigerate the soup in an airtight container for four days, or in the freezer for up to two months. Reheat on the stove and add the noodles and parsley just before serving.
  • Add the noodles and cook 6 minutes, then add the chicken and cook about 2 minutes more, until the noodles are cooked through and the chicken is warmed through.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper, then stir in the parsley.
  • Serve topped with Parmesan.
  • Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and nutrients to your soup. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, garlic, and spinach.
  • If you want a thicker soup, add some cooked rice or pasta to the pot.
  • To make the soup more flavorful, brown the chicken before adding it to the pot and add some herbs and spices to taste. Some good choices include thyme, rosemary, and black pepper.
  • Let the soup simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crackers, bread, or salad.

Conclusion:

Thick chicken noodle soup is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a thick chicken noodle soup that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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