Chicken Noodle Soup Homemade (Printable)

Hearty chicken and vegetable broth complemented by fresh egg noodles, ideal for warming meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Homemade Noodles

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/4 cup water
04 - 1/2 tsp salt

→ For the Soup

05 - 1 1/2 lbs bone-in, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
06 - 10 cups chicken stock or broth
07 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
08 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
09 - 1 medium onion, diced
10 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
11 - 2 bay leaves
12 - 1 tsp dried thyme
13 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
14 - 1 1/2 tsp salt
15 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
16 - 1 tbsp olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Create a well in the center, add eggs and water. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
02 - Roll the dough to approximately 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into thin strips about 1/4 inch wide. Toss with a little flour to prevent sticking and set aside to dry while preparing the soup base.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
04 - Place chicken pieces in the pot. Pour in chicken stock and add bay leaves, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered for 35-40 minutes, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.
05 - Remove chicken pieces to a plate and discard bay leaves. Using two forks, shred the chicken meat, discarding bones and skin. Return the shredded chicken to the soup pot.
06 - Bring the soup back to a gentle boil. Add the prepared noodles and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until noodles are tender and cooked through. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
07 - Stir in chopped fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot in bowls, garnished with extra fresh parsley leaves.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Homemade noodles transform an ordinary soup into something that feels like it came from a grandmothers kitchen, even if you have zero pasta making experience
  • The satisfaction of pulling tender, silky noodles you made yourself from a bubbling pot of homemade broth is the kind of kitchen victory that makes you want to call someone
02 -
  • Homemade noodles cook much faster than dried pasta, so check them after five minutes or they will turn into dumplings
  • The dough can seem stubborn at first, but keep kneading, it will smooth out as the gluten develops
03 -
  • Cut your vegetables uniformly so every spoonful has the perfect balance of chicken, noodles, and vegetables
  • Leftovers keep beautifully in the refrigerator for up to three days, but the noodles will continue to soften

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