Cozy Chicken Noodle Soup
This cozy chicken noodle soup is the perfect meal for when you need a comforting meal or a little boost of immunity. The flavors are delicious & so satisfying! This is one of those meals that the whole family loves, which is always a winner. It's simple easy and you can make a ton. We love to double it and freeze half for later. Hope you love it as much as we do!
Course: Main Course
Keyword: chicken, chicken noodle, cozy dinner, easy dinner, freezer meal, make ahead, soup
Servings: 4
- 64 oz chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken or uncooked version in notes!
- 1-2 tbsp avocado oil
- 8-10 oz egg noodles
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1-2 cups carrots sliced
- 1-2 cups celery chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 in knob of fresh ginger minced, optional
- 2 cups fresh spinach optional
- 1-1½ tsp sea salt to taste
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
Heat your soup pot & once it's hot add avocado oil. Add the garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 minute or so until fragrant.
Add onions, celery, carrots & season with half of the salt & pepper. Cook everything until it gets soft. Keep stirring and let everything marinate together. Add in the fresh thyme.
Next, add all the chicken stock. Season with the rest of the sea salt & pepper. Bring to a boil and then cook on simmer for about 20 minutes.
Add in the shredded chicken. Then the spinach & stir until it softens.
In a separate pot, boil water & cook noodles until al dente. Drain and add the noodles to the soup.
Serve topped with fresh parsley if you'd like and a side of buttered baguette. Enjoy!
For Storing: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
For Freezing: Freeze in an airtight container that can go in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the sink until thawed enough to heat! Enjoy!
To Use Raw Chicken:
If you’d rather start from scratch instead of using rotisserie chicken, raw chicken thighs are a great choice. Their higher fat content gives the broth a deeper, richer flavor and keeps the meat tender. Add the raw, boneless (or bone-in) thighs directly into the simmering broth after adding your aromatics and vegetables.
Let them cook gently over medium-low heat for about 25–30 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked & easily shreds with a fork. Once they're done, remove the thighs, shred the meat, and add them back into the pot!