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This quick and easy homemade Classic Chicken Noodle Soup recipe is delicious and comforting on a cold night. Perfect for lunch or dinner!

Chicken Noodle Soup

Homemade chicken noodle soup is so comforting and great to have on hand for chilly nights or when you’re feeling under the weather. It is the best remedy for a cold but also wonderful anytime you crave comfort food. I have many variations of chicken soup, but this chicken noodle soup is a classic. If you have a pressure cooker, you can make this Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup version. More chicken soup recipes you might like; Chicken, Shiitake and Wild Rice Soup, this Chicken Sancocho, and Chicken Soup with Spinach and Acini Di Pepe.

I make this soup from scratch all the time, usually whenever I roast a chicken and make stock from the carcass. For this recipe, I simplified it so you can make it any night of the week using chicken broth. Of course, if you have your own chicken stock, you can use that instead.

I love using boneless skinless chicken thighs, which are more tender and less dry than breasts. You can use thighs on or off the bone – whatever you have. Of course, if you prefer using chicken breasts, you can use that instead.

My kids love chicken noodle soup, and it’s so easy to pack in a thermos for school lunch. You can use gluten-free noodles in place of egg noodles if you have an intolerance or gluten allergy. You don’t need an Instant Pot to make this, but I did provide directions for both stove and pressure cooker.

How To Freeze

I like to freeze leftovers, so I have it on hand when I need it. Just store the soup in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.

What can I add to chicken noodle soup for flavor?

This chicken noodle soup gets its flavor from the onion, garlic, bay leaves, and parsley – all the traditional ingredients.

What’s the difference between chicken broth and chicken stock?

Using a good chicken broth or stock is an essential ingredient for any soup. Chicken stock is usually made more from chicken bones, while broth is made from the meat. Homemade stock typically has more flavor than canned broth. However, if you don’t have time for homemade stock, no worries – store-bought broth will work perfectly. If you’re on the hunt for a good chicken broth, you can always buy a few different brands and do a taste test.