Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup from Scratch

This traditional chicken noodle soup begins by simmering chicken, vegetables, and herbs to make a flavorful homemade broth. Fresh vegetables and egg noodles are then added to create a comforting family meal.

Ingredients

• 1 roast chicken carcass or 3-4 pounds bone-in chicken pieces
• 8-10 cups water, or enough to cover the chicken
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 carrots, divided
• 3 celery ribs with leaves, divided
• 1 onion, divided
• 2 bay leaves
• 1-2 teaspoons chicken bouillon, optional
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2-3 cups egg noodles or homemade noodles

Directions

1. Cut one carrot and one celery rib into large pieces. Quarter half of the onion.
2. Place the chicken, large vegetable pieces, celery leaves, bay leaves, and water in a large soup pot.
3. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked and the broth is flavorful.
4. Carefully remove the chicken and set it aside to cool. Strain the broth and discard the cooked vegetables and bay leaves.
5. Remove the chicken from the bones and shred or chop the meat. Discard the skin and bones.
6. Dice the remaining carrots, celery, and onion.
7. Heat the olive oil in the soup pot. Sauté the diced vegetables for 5-7 minutes, until the onion begins to soften.
8. Return the strained broth and shredded chicken to the pot. Add bouillon, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper as needed.
9. Bring to a gentle simmer. Add the noodles and cook according to the package directions, until the noodles and vegetables are tender.
10. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.