The perfect chicken noodle soup.
Is less than 30 minutes away. You guys, this literally couldn’t be easier. And so comforting.
Especially during cold and flu season. Raise your hand if you’ve been hit this year with the world’s worst cold 🙁 It’s no fun, right?
You wanna hear something crazy? I’ve been with my husband for 10 years and he has never once in our entire relationship, ever had a cold. NEVER HAD A COLD! Honestly, it’s the craziest thing, especially for me, a classic two times a year cold person.
Unfortunately for him, he got hit hard. Really hard. Technically he does not have the flu, but whatever it is has knocked him out for days. Poor guy has everything from runny nose, cough, fever, headache, etc.
There’s only one thing that can make somebody who feels that sick, feel even the slightest bit better. Homemade chicken noodle soup.
It may not have cured him, but it surely made him smile. So whether you’re fighting off a cold, or just want to curl up with a hot bowl of soup, this is your answer.
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup chopped carrots (about 2-3 large carrots)
- 3/4 cup chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
- 1 cup (or one handful) uncooked noodles *See note*
- 2 chicken breasts, shredded (I use Rotisserie chicken)
- 1 tablespoon pesto
- Juice from 1/2 a lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1) Bring chicken stock to a boil, then lower to a simmer and add the carrots, celery, and noodles. Simmer for about 10 minutes until vegetables are tender and the noodles are cooked through.
- 2) Stir in shredded chicken and heat through, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in the pesto, lemon, parsley, salt and pepper and turn off the heat. Serve hot and enjoy!
- * I use thin spaghetti noodles. I grab about a handful and break them in half so they're easier to eat in the soup. You can use any shape noodle you like. Egg noodles also work great for this soup.
Eat good. Feel good.
Nichole says
Yum! And my husband never gets sick either in the almost nine years we have been together – which is not fair at all.
...love Maegan says
omg really? 30 minutes? I want it RIGHT NOW!
Life is but a Dish says
Yes! It’s so quick!
plasterer bristol says
This sounds lovely and really tasty. Thank you for sharing this.
Simon
Sareena says
When you use chicken stock, do you use the low sodium or any one in particular?
Life is but a Dish says
Great question! Yes, I do use low sodium. That way I can control the amount of salt I add to my recipes. My favorite is the organic low sodium chicken stock from trader joes!
Jackie Garvin says
I’ve never met anyone who didn’t love chicken noodle soup. Love your use of spaghetti noodles.
Life is but a Dish says
Thank you!
Jenni says
I love homemade chicken noodle soup – its so comforting!
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says
Love this! Looks therapeutic!
Heather says
I love the addition of pesto. What a great idea!
Life is but a Dish says
Thank you Heather!
michele says
This is just enough of a change up from our recipe I;ll be able to make it and have it twice in a week! Yay! I love this!
Life is but a Dish says
Perfect!
Elena Reinisch says
Chicken noodle soup is the best for these cold days!
Life is but a Dish says
Totally agree!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
Love easy simple ingredients.
Life is but a Dish says
Me too!