This easy homemade chicken noodle soup recipe was inspired by a chicken place mat. True statement.
When I was visiting my son at Christmas, he showed me a set of chicken place mats he had found at the dollar store, and he asked me if I wanted one since they came in a package of two.
Funny how the simplest things can touch my heart, but doggone it, that place mat meant the world to me because it came from my son, and I brought it home happily.
So when I was thinking of making soup one day, the chicken place mat came to mind, and this easy homemade chicken noodle soup recipe was born.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 8 chicken bouillon cubes or 8 tsp chicken bouillon powder
- 1 cup celery sliced
- 1 cup carrots sliced
- 1/2 cup onion cut up
- 6 1/2 cups uncooked extra wide egg noodles
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 3 cups cooked chicken cubed (or substitute two 10 oz cans)
- Optional: Salt to taste
Instructions
- In large saucepan bring water and bouillon to a boil.
- Cook celery, carrots and onion until tender. Add to water and bouillon.
- Add noodles. Cook uncovered until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add cream of chicken soup and cooked chicken. Heat through.
- Remove from heat. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.
Naturally, I had to serve the soup on the chicken placemat too. To do otherwise? Well, that would be absurd.
Enjoy! And check out these other delicious soup recipes too:
Slow Cooker Homestyle Spaghetti Noodle Soup with Meatballs
Creamy Vegan Cauliflower and Rice Soup
angie says
this sounds so super good I can recall my grandmothers having chickens and using them to make chicken soup oh so yummy thanks for sharing
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
This looks so delicious! I would love to try this soon! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Lee Orlian says
Thank you for sharing! So yummy and delicious!
Michelle says
Love the soup served on the chicken placemat! Chicken noodle soup always reminds me of my childhood. My mom made huge pots of it. Thanks for sharing with See Ya in the Gumbo this week!
Miz Helen says
Your Chicken Noodle Soup looks delicious! Happy St. Patrick’s Day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
Lou Lou Girls says
Oh my…so delicious! Pinned and tweeted. Thank you for being part of our party. I hope to see you on Monday at 7. Lou Lou Girls
noelle d says
That sounds so tasty!
Thanks for sharing… Soup is so yummy!
Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations says
This is perfection! I love easy homemade soups, so hearty!
Jhoveleen says
I used to make noodle soup as well esp. during winter time to keep my housemates warm.
Latoicha says
Chicken noodle soup is one of my favorite things to make. I love this recipe and will use it!
eliz frank says
Given the rotten winter we just survived, this soup would be the perfect meal for a relaxing evening. I could eat some with veggies in it.
Travel Blogger says
That looks so hearty and delicious. Exactly what you need for a cold day.
lana simanovicki says
this looks great and easy me and my family are always sick im going to copy this and make it so we can all feel better
OurFamilyWorld says
My family goes through chicken noodle soup like they go through socks. I will have to make this and see how it stacks up.
Donna Jacoby says
Even though I don’t eat meat anymore, I look for recipes like this to makeover for my lifestyle. Thank you for sharing!
Stefani Tolson says
I love chicken noodle soup but I have never made my own. This recipe looks and sounds delicious.
Maray says
This looks so good for cold days (what spring?!). Love the chicken placemat as well! I usually make mine with thinner noodles but this would be nice for a change.
Debi says
I love chicken soup. It is one of my favorites. I have to try your recipe
carol clark says
i love chicken noodle soup but big noodles im not a fan of but i tend to just love the broth and the chicken the most though
CourtneyLynne says
Yum!!!! I love chicken noodle soup!!! Perfect on a snowy day which unfortunately is taking place today -_-
Tammy Woodall says
Due to the flu season being upon us, I know several people who could use a bowl of this Chicken Noodle Soup. This soup looks so delicious. Thanks for the recipe.
Leela says
That looks delicious and perfect for this time of year.
Betsy Barnes says
This is a very easy recipe! I like the fact that it can be put together so quickly, never know when someone is going to come down with a cold and I can make this fast! 🙂
Kathy Pease says
This looks really good and I will have to give it a try..My homemade chicken noodle soup usually comes in a red & white can..haha 😉
Katarina K says
I simply adore this kind of food! It is so healthy and easy, I eat it all the time
Julieh says
I love chicken soup with big yummy noodles, it looks delicious
Chene Atkins- Whittington says
Homemade chicken noodle soup is one of my favorite dishes to make my family. This past week the entire family had the flu so I made a big pot and we ate on it all week long.
Janet W. says
I love how much substance there is to this soup recipe! It looks delicious!
TweenselMom says
You made me smile with that chicken on the table.
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says
This is one delicious-looking Chicken Noodles Soup! I think I’ll need a second bowl if this was served to me.
Rebecca Orr says
This chicken soup looks delicious and easy enough to make! I am definitely going to give it a try.
Jeremy Lagatule says
Ooooh… yummy! Thanks for the chicken noodle soup recipe Liz, this will come in handy during winter 🙂
Ashleigh Walls says
I love soup but I hate all the sodium in cans. Thanks for this recipe I’ll be trying it!
Susan Smith says
That looks so yummy and great for cold days like today. I will have to make it someday
XmasDolly says
Instead of the chix cubes I use the water from boiling real chicken & then I bread & fry the chix legs for hubby & I love soup ANY KIND of soup. I just like it a lot, but I’m going to try your recipe with my chicken broth I bet that’s going to be so easy! Thanks for sharing.
Kristin says
Oh my goodness that looks just incredible! Perfect for a chilly day!
Carol says
This looks absolutely yummy. I like the fact that the ingredients are simple and often times ones we have right in our pantry. Your chicken placemat is very cute — make a very attractive presentation.
Lesley F says
This recipe looks real good and with all this good weather, I bet it hits the spot!
Bonnie @ wemake7 says
That looks so yummy and great for cold days like today. Thanks for the recipe.
Tiany says
Liz, this sounds and looks amazing! I never thought to simply use cream of chicken as a base for a much heartier soup, brilliant idea!! Thanks for sharing!
pamela:: Still dAting my spouse says
I love chicken noodle soup. This recipe is much easier than I cook it. I will try this one.
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says
We love a good Chicken Noodle Soup because it comforts the soul! Your version sounds so good right about now.
Alysia from My Domestic Dish says
That looks super hearty! I have gone off chicken noodle, as it always used to be overcooked when I was a kid or those really salty Liptons packets -_-
I should make it again sometime though…I’m refinding old dishes that my mother used to make and realizing that, when they’re prepared properly, I actually like them!! 😛
The Pinterested Parent says
That looks great & it looks easy enough to make. Thanks for sharing.
Lisa Rios says
Chicken soup is my husband’s favorite one & this one with noodles definitely looks pretty yummy. The recipe looks simple & easy to do as well. Will love to give a try sometime over the weekends.
Michelle @ Dishes and Dust Bunnies says
That homemade soup looks absolutely amazing! It reminds me a lot of my grandmothers homemade soup. 🙂
Estelle says
I love chicken soup-it’s my go-to when I’m feeling sick. Nothing like a good comfort food recipe to use during these freezing winter months.
Catherine says
After fighting off the flu, I freaking need this, lol! Great recipe 🙂
Kelly says
Oh my this looks so good. I love making soup for the family during the winter. I will have to get some noodles so I can do this. Thanks for the recipe.
Maggie says
I’m not a big soup person but eat it like crazy when I’m sick! This would be perfect since this is such an easy recipe!
Tough Cookie Mommy says
I actually enjoy it when I’m sick and when I feel great. The flavors are just so good.
Tough Cookie Mommy says
I swear by Chicken Noodle Soup whenever I’m sick. I love the fact that this recipe is so easy to make.
Rebecca Swenor says
I haven’t made chicken soup in a very long time and this recipe sounds so good. It is perfect time of year here for homemade chicken soup. Thanks for sharing.
valerie g says
Chicken noodle soup is great any time of year!!! i will have to make this!
Julee says
This looks yummy…It looks like it’s “chicken approved”…adding ingredients to my grocery list…
Ashley says
I don’t like chicken noodle soup (except one time my parents brought me some after I had the stomach bug), but I think I might try this! It looks good, easy to make, and cheap!
Lai Gamboa says
Oh I got to add your chicken noodle soup recipe to my next week’s meal plan!
Amanda Love says
Oh I just love homemade soup and this would be perfect for when you’re down but out.
Marina @ Mommy Snippets says
Mmm, this looks yummy! Thanks for sharing! I’ll have to give it a try.
lisa says
I normally don’t like chicken noodle soup, but maybe if I made my own homemade I would!
valerie g says
oh wow that looks really really good. I love chicken noodle soup! going to have to try this!
Beth says
This looks so good! Looking outside at the snow, I could use some of this right now!
Pam says
Luckily the snow is all melted here. Still I could have used this on Thursday!
Christie says
Love that your soup has tons of noodles! And the chicken placemat is adorable
Dhemz says
a bowl of chicken noodle soup would be good for this cold weather.
Tracey says
Warm and hearty chicken noodle soup is just what I need. It is not warming up at all here in Canada.
Dhemz Apdian - Dias says
awwwww….that’s a yummy comfort food right there.
Giveaways 4 Mom says
Thanks for sharing this recipe. I need to try it with all of this cold weather we are experiencing.
Crystal says
Love the placemat, that’s awesome! I’d serve it on it, too. It almost looks like the chicken is checking it out. As he should, that soup would be such a great way to warm up.
Jess Weaver says
This looks like a hearty soup recipe to keep on hand when everyone is not feeling well! It looks amazingly good as well!
Onica (MommyFactor) says
This is a nice easy recipe for making chicken soup. And yes a good idea to serve it on a chicken placemat.
Lena says
Gotta love a good soup
John Lopez says
This is perfect for cold weather!! Your chicken noodle soup looks very tasty and yummy.
Jenny says
I love homemade chicken noodle soup!! This recipe sounds amazing!!
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
I love chicken soup. I need to make it soon.
touristmeetstraveler says
I love a nice chicken noodle soup, there is nothing better for a really cold day!
thelesleyshow says
There is nothing better than homemade chicken soup. I am a soup snob, I really despise can soup after learning to make it myself.
Vera Sweeney says
Your soup looks amazing!!! I love homemade soups especially during cold season!
Lily Kwan says
This recipe looks very tasty. Thanks for sharing!
Holly @ Woman Tribune says
This looks so delicious! I recently made my own homemade chicken broth and soup as well. I guess it’s the season for some homemade comfort food.
Beth@KCMompreneurs says
I haven’t made chicken soup before. But I think I should try your recipe.
Michelle says
Your soup looks so good. I’ve actually been craving chicken noodle soup with as cold as it’s been lately.
Jenny Temcio says
I love chicken noodle soup. This soup is just in time for the cold weather!
Debra @A Frugal Friend says
This looks delicious and sounds great on this snowy day!!! Mmmmmm!
Marcie W. says
I love that you used egg noodles in this recipe because I feel those are what make a chicken noodle soup truly great. I also prefer hearty soups like this one, especially when I need my comfort food fix.
Jenny Temcio says
It has been so cold here today. I could definitely go for a nice hot bowl of Chicken Noodle Soup.
Stacey - Travel Blogger says
There is nothing quite as good as Chicken Noodle Soup on a cold day. Yours sounds delicious.
Ashley @irishred02 says
I have been thinking about trying to make Chicken Noodle Soup. You make it look simple!
Ana says
Yum! Chicken noodle soup is my favorite! I never thought to make it from scratch, but will have to keep your easy recipe handy!!
Veronica says
there’s nothing heartier than chicken noodle soup. Great for the weather we are having
geanine says
I am with you, the minute the snow hits the husband puts on a big ol’ pot of fresh chicken soup:)
Jasmine P says
This looks absolutely delicious! I’m definitely going to try it!
Penny Struebig says
That soup looks amazing! Winter is such a great time for soup and this recipe sounds delicious.
Kelly Hutchinson says
When it gets cold and I am craving comfort food, a bowl of hot chicken noodle soup is exactly what I want. What I do not want is the it takes to make it! This looks easy as well as delicious.
Catherine S says
I am the same way. When it gets cold out hot soup is perfect. This soup looks really good.
Rosey says
The soup looks great. The chicken placemat was the perfect backdrop for it too. 🙂
Maureen @ A Debt Free Stress Free Life says
Nothing beat chicken noodle soup on a cold winter day.
Sharon Phillips says
Chicken Soup can be a perfect dish for a kinds of things. My favorites are on a brrr could night. When my honey or grandchildren don’t feel good. Or, just because I am in the mood for it. It is great made all kinds of ways. Yours sounds really good. Have to make it this way now.
Fariha @canadianmomeh.com says
I love your soup pic with the chicken! So cute. Great recipe. Chicken noodle soup always hits the spot!
Anne says
Your placemat is really cute, and I love the story behind it. Your soup looks good, too. I’m in the habit of making chicken stock fairly often, so I’m lucky enough that I could start with some of that from my freezer. I find that cooking pasta in the stock gives it a wonderful richness and flavor.
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
I haven’t made Chicken Noodle Soup. This recipe does look easy.
Nina Say says
I doubt there is any soup better than chicken noodle. We have made it multiple times this week, I am going to try this one next…so spice it up a bit. Gotta love sick kids!
Debbie Denny says
This is great. A good comfy soup. Homemade is the way to go.
Nancy says
Is this going to sound strange? But I have to tell you, the first (and only… so far) time I made soup of ANY kind was a few weeks ago. I cannot believe how easy it was lol.
Crystal says
Soup is one of my favorite things to make. It’s so comforting.
Lesley says
I love homemade chicken noodle soup. I won’t touch canned stuff at all. It’s not even edible in my opinion. lol
celebbabylaundry says
Nothing better than a nice chicken noodle soup, especially when you’re feeling sick!
Elisabeth says
That’s a sweet story! I could definitely use a soup on a dreary, cold day like today.
ourfamilyworld says
This is a delicious soup. My kids love chicken noodle soup and they will sure love that placemat too
Jessica Harlow says
This sounds yummy…and easy enough for me to accomplish successfully! I love the placemat…and how you happily brought it home. 🙂
christina aliperti says
That’s a really cute story! I love the place mat and of course you had to serve the soup on it, there’s no other option! Your soup looks incredible btw.
Sara P. (@SensiblySara) says
I am a big fan of easy recipes – and that soup looks delicious! If I had the stuff, I’d make it tonight!
KIMBERLY CROISANT says
What a cute photo!! You know, as easy as this recipe may be, i’ve never made a homemade chicken noodle soup. I sure should b/c those cans have way too much salt in them. k
Aimee SMith says
Oh this looks so tasty! Nothing beats homemade chicken noodle!
Daisy says
Chicken noodle soup is one of my favorite meals. On a cold day like today, I need to try this recipe.
Angela Bethea says
This definitely came at a perfect time! The weather here is horrible and I have been craving for some good ol’ chicken soup. I’ll be giving this recipe a try. Thank you for sharing.
courtney b says
that looks sooo good right now. Especially because I have the FLU!!
Crystal says
Inspiration comes from the most interesting places! I can’t wait to try your soup, but I do need to find a chicken placemat to serve it on.
Lenze says
This looks delicious. The picture makes me want some now with all this cold weather and snow around.
IttyBittyFoodies says
Beautiful place mat. What a nice keepsake from your son. The chicken noodle soup is what we need in this weather!
maria @closetohome says
I had a whole chicken and was going to make chicken soup but never got around to it now I need to think about dinner… this looks so warm.
Pam says
There’s nothing like chicken noodle soup when you don’t feel well. The homemade kind is always the best.
Catherine S says
This soup looks really good. I want to try this with gluten free noodles.
Amber Nelson says
This looks delicious. This looks like the perfect soup for hunkering down at home.
Theresa says
This is very similar to how we make ours, and it really is so tasty! I adore your chicken place mat! At first I thought the photo in the recipe card was promoting a new recipe book!
Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma) says
What a great comfort food recipe. With so much sickness going around this is the perfect soup to warm our souls and help to heal us!
Pam says
I agree! There’s nothing to fight a cold like some homemade chicken noodle soup.
Elizabeth @ Being MVP says
Oh that looks delicious. I want to try making it at home.
Ricci says
I love homemade chicken noodle soup!!! Also-your placemat looks adorable!
Avry says
I love home made chicken noodle soup. I have to laugh because my son was invited to have “homemade” chicken noodle soup at some people’s house and when he got there they served him Ramen noodles (the instant ones) he was so disappointed. So, he said when he gets home in 18 months he wants REAL home made chicken noodle soup!
Chubskulit Rose says
I was gonna make this yesterday but changed my mind. Now, I am so doing it since I am craving for it!
Coolchillmom says
Yes it would have been uncalled for! Kids all ages still know how to Mel a parent’s heart 🙂
Cindy @MomMaven says
Sounds delicious! I wish my hubby would eat soup, I find so many good recipes.
Kori says
I love homemade soup recipes, especially for chicken soup. And that placemat is pretty cute. Amazing what you can find at the Dollar Store if you just look.
Crystal says
I find such treasures there! And you just can’t beat the price.
Lorane says
I love Chicken Noodle Soup! It is great to combat all illnesses and emotions. Chicken Noodle Soup is the best remedy
Alissa Apel says
This sounds easy to make. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
harriet says
I always use bouillon cubes in my homemade soups too. I also buy placemats at the dollar store 🙂
Jan Lee says
Thank you for a good winter soup recipe 🙂
Mel @ Outnumbered 3 to 1 says
I love chicken soup! That sure does look tasty. I’ll have to make some this week.
Beth says
Looks delish! I really could’ve used this a week ago when everyone in my household was sick!
Kristin says
This looks great. Very similar to how my husband makes it. I could eat chicken noodle soup all the time. 🙂
becca says
We love a good chicken soup here at our house. So good.
Christina says
This soup looks amazing. Major comfort food action, and such a simple recipe too!
Michelle Tucker says
Awww, nothing like bonding over some good ole fashioned chicken noodle soup. That is so sweet. Reminds me of my mom and her chicken and dumplings. The soup looks great, the story brings a tear to my eye. 🙂
Jeanette E. says
Sounds easy and it looks delicious! I love egg noodles too, they really add something and are so nice in soup. Thanks for the recipe!
R says
Love the place mat, and the soup looks delicious. Wish I’d had this recipe earlier in the week when the temps were below zero. I will save it for the next cold snap.
Melissa Pezza says
I live in Rhode Island, so I totally need this right now. Chicken noodle soup is power food when it’s as abysmally cold as it is up here.
Rachee says
I wish I saw this before my visit to the market last night! this looks great and doable.
Dawn says
I am SO grateful that I can now make a recipe like this for taste rather than for just getting my core body temperature up. Yay for chicken soup, and yay for Florida!
Maggie C says
Your soup looks delicious! I would love some soup in this snowy weather.
Megan Elford says
I love how you packed it with noodles! That’s always our favourite part of chicken noodle soup — the noodles :-). Looks delicious!
Courtney says
Thanks so much for sharing this easy chicken soup recipe! I live in the Midwest, and you probably know how awful it’s been for the past few weeks. Recipes like this are great for the crappy weather we’ve been having.
sharon martin says
Looks delicious and Im sure both the boys would enjoy this, pinned for later xx
brian miller says
mmm would be really good today…
we are in the middle of an ice storm…
Jennifer says
I need to make this in the worst way. It’s been so cold and miserable up here for the past month. This would really help take the chill off.
Onica [mommyfactor] says
Chicken Noddle soup is great to enjoy all the time. Always nice to find new recipes to try out.
Heather says
Oh it looks delicious and I love the placement. I haven’t ever made homemade chicken soup before, but someone made some for me one time and it was the best soup I have had. So I Might give this a try.
Yona Williams says
I love when chicken noodle soup has the large noodles. I’ve never made it from scratch before, though.
Christine Luken says
There’s nothing better than homemade chicken soup on a snowy day! And we just got 6 inches overnight…
ss says
That looks delicious! I love how easy it is to make, too. Thanks!
Julie says
That looks delicious! We’ve been having rather unseasonably cold weather recently and I’ve been making a lot more soup than I usually do. So I’m really excited to have a new recipe to try. Thanks!
Myrah - Coupon Mamacita says
That looks so good! I love home made chicken soup, especially when I’m sick. It’s magical.
Katriza @ Everything Home Life says
LOVE chicken noodle soup! Such a great comfort food! Thanks for sharing 😀
Michelle F. says
That looks so good and hearty. Love eating soups when it snowing and cold outside.
Sara says
I’m 39 an dave never had chicken noodle soup. I need to have some soon, I am full of cold and miserable. Could you send me some over? I’m in the UK 😉
Terri Ramsey Beavers says
I can’t even imagine someone not having chicken noodle soup. I’m sure you’ve had things that we haven’t though, here in the states. What’s your go to soup when your sick?
Carol Cassara says
I’ve been making chicken noodle soup from scratch a lot this winter and yours is an interesting variation on mine.
Terri Ramsey Beavers says
That looks really good. I always make my chicken noodle soup in the oven but I think your method is even easier.
Denise says
With this cold weather and snow I am always looking for a way to make a soup and I thank you for the timing of this article. I feel like making it now
JanetGoingCrazy says
I have been sick for a week so I need to ask my husband to make this for me!
Terri Ramsey Beavers says
Anytime we are sick, I always make chicken noodle soup. It’s such a comfort food and so easy to make from scratch. I used to buy it canned but one day I took the plunge and decided to make some and I’ve been making it every since.
Jeanine says
Yum chicken noodle is my fave soup. I love ones with those big huge noodles. This looks delicious and perfect for cold gloomy days like today!
Kim says
There is nothing like a good old-fashioned chicken noodle soup. Treasure those place mats 😉
Jenn says
This looks delicious – chicken noodle soup is so much better homemade! Where did you get those adorable bowls?
kristi says
That soup looks delicious! There is nothing like homemade chicken noodle soup. Btw- your blog design, title – it’s awesome. I haven’t been here in a while (busy working at my son’s school.) I really appreciate you stopping by my blog. Thank you!
crystal says
That looks tasty. Great pictures!
Patty H says
OMG Liz I want to dive into my computer and have a big bowl of that soup. It looks so good. I am definitely going to try this . I have all the ingredients on hand.
Alli says
Love the sentiments behind the chicken placemat. And that chicken noodle soup? It makes me want to never, ever eat chicken soup from a can. It looks like a bowl of deliciousness.
Chubskulit Rose says
My kids love chicken noodle soup. I might just follow your recipe today, thanks for the inspiration.
rochkirstin says
That looks like a super comfort food! I think the plating and presentation is just so cute. It’s a neat idea to place the soup on the chicken place mat. 🙂
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I think chicken noodle soup is the ultimate comfort food. It’s a staple when I am sick 🙂
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I love chicken noodle soup when I am sick, but I Have never made my own before. I never realized it was so easy to make.