Old Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 -5 lbs stewing chicken, cut up; 6 cups water; 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium); 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1 1/2 cups dried medium noodles; 1 cup chopped carrot (2 medium); 1 cup chopped celery (2 stalks); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1
In a large Dutch oven or kettle combine chicken, water, onion, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
2
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
3
Simmer, covered, about 2 hours or until chicken is tender.
4
Remove chicken from broth.
5
When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones.
6
Discard bones.
7
Cut meat into bite-sized pieces; set aside. Discard bay leaf.
8
Skim fat from broth.
9
Bring broth to boiling.
10
Stir in the noodles, carrots, and celery. Simmer, covered, about 8 minutes or until noodles ar tender but still firm.
11
Stir in chicken and parsley; heat through.

548

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -5 lbs stewing chicken, cut up, 6 cups water, 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium), 2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Old Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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