How to Make Chicken Noodle Soup at Home

There’s something about a steaming bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup that fixes almost everything- cold nights, sick days, bad moods, you name it. This version is 100% from scratch with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and the most delicate egg noodles you’ll ever twirl your spoon around.

There’s a reason classic chicken noodle soup captures everything about home- warm broth, tender chicken, and the heartiness of egg noodles. It’s homemade chicken noodle soup that feels both nostalgic and elevated, packed with deep flavors and that signature cozy steam rising from the bowl.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step One: If your chicken is not already cooked, place the chicken breasts in a pan covered with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.

Step Two: Start by preparing your noodles. On a clean counter, pour 2 1/3 cups of 00 flour into a crater-like shape. Add 4 eggs, 1/2 tbsp olive oil, and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt into the bowl shaped inside the flour. Carefully whisk the wet ingredients until combined.

Step Three: Once combined, use your hands to mix together the flour and wet ingredients. Once the dough forms, knead it until it becomes soft. This takes about 10 minutes of kneading.

Step Four: This is a very important step, cover the dough ball with plastic wrap and let rest for at least 30 minutes to hydrate the flour and make it more elastic. While the noodles rest, start the soup base.

Step Five: After resting, break the dough into 4 even pieces. Roll out one piece of dough at a time on a lightly floured surface, while leaving the other pieces covered with plastic wrap so they don’t dry out. Once you’ve rolled out the piece of dough flat, pull out your pasta maker and roll it out thin. To do this, start on the thickest setting, roll the dough through, then move the setting to the next notch or two, and repeat until you reach the thinnest setting.

Step Six: Once rolled out, cut the pasta into long noodle shapes.

Step Seven: In a large stockpot, add 2 tbsp butter and let it melt over medium heat.

Step Eight: Add 1/2 diced yellow onion, 2 diced celery sticks, 2 diced carrots, and 1 tsp minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes.

Step Nine: Add the cooked 3 chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized squares.

Step Ten: Pour in 8 cups of chicken broth.

Step Eleven: Add all the seasoning: 1 tsp thyme, 1 tsp parsley, 1 tsp oregano, 2 bay leaves, 2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper. Mix to combine.

Step Twelve: Add the homemade noodles and stir to combine. Allow the soup to reach a simmer and simmer for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve.

Serving Suggestions

Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, a sprinkle of black pepper, or a squeeze of lemon juice right before serving. Serve with a side of crusty sourdough bread, a fresh baguette, warm biscuits, or even cheesy biscuits. For balance, serve with a simple green salad, Caesar salad, or roasted vegetables. Use wide, shallow bowls to prevent the noodles from over-softening. Finish with sea salt flakes and place a small ramekin of grated Parmesan or chili flakes on the side for guests to customize their bowl. For beverages, pair with a glass of sparkling water with lemon or even a cup of herbal sparkling cider for the ultimate comfort meal.

Seasonal Serving Suggestions

Few things say comfort like cozy fall soups and winter comfort food, and this one hits both perfectly. It’s ideal for homemade soup for sick days, easy weeknight soup recipes, or family-friendly fall dinners. Around the holidays, swap chicken for turkey for a Thanksgiving leftover soup, or toss it in your meal prep soup for a fall lineup. It’s even trending as a slow-cooked chicken noodle soup on cold, lazy weekends.

Baking Tips

You’ll build a flavorful broth in your Dutch oven, knead and roll your own noodles, and end up with a pot of pure comfort food that tastes like your grandma’s (only with slightly fewer measuring “by feel” moments). This recipe is the ultimate easy chicken noodle soup recipe- soothing, simple, and deeply satisfying. It’s the kind of soup you can make for someone you love or just for yourself on a cold day when you need a little edible hug.

Storage Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat on medium heat, adding a splash of broth if the noodles have absorbed too much liquid.

Freezer- For best results, freeze the soup without noodles in individual portions. Thaw overnight and add fresh noodles when reheating for that just-made taste.

Make Ahead- Make the broth and chicken base a day ahead and refrigerate. Reheat gently, then add noodles right before serving. You can also freeze uncooked noodles on a baking sheet for later use.

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup with Fresh Egg Noodles

This homemade chicken noodle soup recipe is everything we love about classic comfort food- warm, flavorful, and full of love. The tender chicken, silky egg noodles, and rich broth make it one of the best soups to keep in your rotation. Whether you’re fighting a cold, feeding the whole family, or just craving that nostalgic taste of home, this soup delivers. Keep it simple, simmer it slow, and let your kitchen smell like heaven. Some recipes feel like work- this one feels like care.