5 from 78 votes
Easy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
This Easy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup features wide egg noodles combined with tender chicken, sautéed aromatics, and a broth brightened with lemon juice and herbs. The addition of frozen peas adds subtle sweetness and color. The soup has a comforting, hearty texture with a balance of savory and fresh citrus notes, making it a warming dish suitable for casual meals year-round.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
502 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces egg noodles extra wide
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 3 cups chicken about 2 medium chicken breasts, diced or shredded
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 white onion diced, or yellow onion
- 3 teaspoons garlic minced
- 3 celery chopped, stalks
- 3 carrot peeled and chopped, large
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- lemon juice of 1
- 1-2 teaspoons salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste, cracked
- 1 teaspoon rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon Herbs de Provence or Italian herb blend, finely chopped fresh
- 1 cup peas frozen
Instructions
- Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add noodles, boil til tender. Drain and rinse with cold water, toss with olive oil, and set aside.
- In a large stock pot, melt butter. Stir in garlic, onions, celery, and carrots. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, water, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and rosemary. Bring to a boil and cook for 5-10 minutes.
- Stir in chicken, peas, and noodles and cook 3-5 minutes longer.
- Taste, add salt and pepper to taste if needed. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve.
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Notes
- Cook noodles separately to prevent them from becoming overly soft or mushy in the soup.
- Adding a splash of lemon juice brightens the broth and balances the richness.
- For a richer soup, stir in 1 cup heavy cream at the end with the chicken and noodles.
Nutrition Information
Calories
502kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
75g
(25%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
1539mg
(64%)
Potassium
767mg
(16%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
8043IU
(161%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
95mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 502
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 502kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 75g | 25% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1539mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 767mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 8043IU | 161% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.