My Mom got hit with the flu a couple weeks ago and the second I hung up the phone with her sounding weak as a kitten I sprang into action making a huge pot of Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup from memory, which I delivered less than an hour later to her doorstep. Actually, I can’t say it’s my recipe. It’s actually hers…or rather, her Mom’s aka my Grandma!
That’s right, this Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is so good that the recipe has been handed down through three generations. It’s the most simple homemade chicken noodle soup you could ever imagine, ready in 30 minutes, made with fridge and pantry staples, and soothes the achy/sick/sad soul. Super easy to make gluten-free, too!
I first shared my Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup recipe way back in 2009, just a few months into my IGE journey, but with soup and sick season upon us I thought this would be the perfect time to re-feature it.
Back then I shared that we ate this soup every time we visited my Grandparent’s house in Ohio. No herbs, no fuss – just everyday ingredients coming together to create one of the best bowls of soup on the planet.
Like a little black dress, everyone needs a go-to, committed to memory, Chicken Noodle Soup recipe to pull out at a moment’s notice, and I hope this will become yours. It’s probably my all-time favorite soup recipe here on IGE. Ready to enjoy in no time, and perfect for pairing with Gluten Free Focaccia or Gluten Free Cornbread!
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How to Make Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Start by heating butter and olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion or shallot, season with homemade seasoned salt and pepper, then saute until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add minced garlic then saute for 1 more minute.
If I’m making this soup for someone who’s under the weather I’ll usually double up on the butter to make it extra decadent and comforting. It’s the right thing to do.
Next add chicken stock then turn the heat up and bring to a boil.
Meanwhile, chop chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper, then add to the boiling chicken broth along with gluten free or regular pasta.
My Grandma always added spaghetti noodles broken in half in her soup. Isn’t that great?! I’ve used pretty much every pasta under the sun in this soup over the years, but for this batch I broke gluten free spaghetti into small pieces in honor of my Grandma. Thinly sliced Gluten Free Egg Noodles are an excellent choice too!
Turn the heat down to medium then simmer until the pasta is cooked through. The chicken should be perfectly cooked by that point too. Ladle the steamy soup into bowls then devour. Like I said, simple and soul-satisfying!
More Cozy Soup and Stew Recipes
- Vegetable Soup
- Crock Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
- Hamburger Soup
- Gluten Free Homestyle Chicken and Noodles
- Chicken and Rice Soup
- Stovetop Beef Stew
- Italian Wedding Soup
- Sweet Corn Keilbasa and Potato Soup
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Gluten Free Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Description
Gluten free Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is ready in under 30 minutes and made with fridge and pantry staples. The recipe has been in my family for generations!
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 large or 2 medium carrots, peeled then sliced
- 1 stalk celery, sliced
- 1 shallot or 1/2 small onion, chopped
- salt and pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 64oz chicken stock, plus more for reheating
- 1 chicken breast, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 8oz gluten free spaghetti, broken into pieces (or any short-cut pasta)
Directions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large soup pot or Dutch Oven over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and shallot, season with salt and pepper, then saute until tender, 10 minutes. Add garlic then saute for 1 more minute. Add chicken broth then bring to a boil.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper then add to boiling chicken broth along with the pasta. Turn heat down to medium then simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked through. Taste then adjust salt and pepper if necessary and then serve.
- Leave a comment and star rating if you loved the recipe! Thank you for considering!
Notes
- Add more chicken broth when reheating as noodles will continue to soak up broth.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
Sarah Anne 04.21.2024
I have cooked this in my Instant pot several times now. It is so yummy. I do season the chicken with Adobo seasoning, thyme and rosemary. I sauté and then after adding; broth, noodles and seasoned chicken, I pressure cook it for 3 minutes and let it natural release for 5-8 minutes before serving it. Yummmmm! Thankful for this simple yet delicious gf recipe!!!
Kristin 04.22.2024
Ooo, love that, Sarah Anne! Thank you so much for your feedback and recipe rating!
Cathy B. 03.26.2024
I love this chicken noodle soup recipe, especially the advice to add a little more butter for the ailing. I added a little red bell pepper and dried herbes de Provence to mine. I made this for lunch for my teacher daughter during a particularly chilly spring break day in Alberta.
Kristin 03.27.2024
Oh that sounds delightful, Cathy! I’m so glad the soup hit the spot on a cold day. :)
Sara 02.13.2024
My very picky daughters love this soup! They even ask me to put it in thermoses in their school lunches if we have any leftovers! And I love how easy it is! Thanks for another great recipe. We live in frigid Minnesota so I’m making it a lot this time of year. :)
Kristin 02.14.2024
Oh I love that, Sara!! So glad this was a hit all around. :) Thank you so much for your feedback and recipe rating!
Michelle 01.15.2024
This was amazing according to my family! Switch out veggie stock for chicken, linguini noodles for spaghetti and put Lawry’s seasoning salt when I baked the chicken! 2 chicken beasts instead of one for my meat lovers!
Kristin 01.16.2024
So glad you were able to make this recipe work for you and your family, Michelle! Thank you so much for your feedback and recipe rating!