Chicken Noodle Soup Homemade Noodles (Printable)
Tender chicken and vegetables in rich broth with silky fresh-made noodles for ultimate comfort.
# What You'll Need:
→ Homemade Noodles
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/4 cup water
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Soup Base
05 - 1 1/2 lbs bone-in, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
06 - 10 cups chicken broth, preferably low sodium
07 - 2 cups carrots, diced
08 - 1 1/2 cups celery, diced
09 - 1 medium onion, chopped
10 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 2 bay leaves
12 - 1 tsp dried thyme
13 - 1 tsp dried parsley
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
15 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Garnish
16 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine flour and salt in a large bowl, creating a well in the center. Add eggs and water to the well, mixing until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
02 - Roll rested dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 1/4-inch wide strips using a sharp knife or pasta cutter. Dust with flour to prevent sticking and set aside until ready to cook.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute until fragrant.
04 - Add chicken, broth, bay leaves, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes until chicken is fully cooked through.
05 - Remove cooked chicken from the pot and shred using two forks. Discard bay leaves. Return shredded chicken to the soup.
06 - Bring soup to a gentle boil. Add fresh noodles and cook for 4–6 minutes until tender. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
07 - Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The homemade noodles transform this from ordinary soup into something that feels like a hug from someone who loves you
- Once you taste the difference between store bought and fresh noodles, there is no going back
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- The noodles will continue absorbing liquid if left in the soup too long, so cook them just before serving
- Letting the dough rest is not optional, it prevents the noodles from becoming tough
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- Add a parmesan cheese rind to the broth while simmering for incredible depth of flavor
- Leftovers thickens beautifully, so keep extra broth on hand when reheating