Chicken Noodle Soup Classic Or Immune Boosting Minimalist Baker

Made in 1 pot with 10 simple ingredients, this soup is the answer for weeknight meals, chilly weather, and incorporating more homemade broth, or to have on hand whenever you’re craving comfort in a bowl. Let’s make soup!

History of Chicken Noodle Soup

Versions of chicken soup have been enjoyed around the world for centuries and have a long history of use as a remedy for colds and other illnesses. Most chicken soup recipes consist of chicken broth, chicken meat, vegetables, and some form of starch — noodles, dumplings, root vegetables, or grains. And though noodles in chicken soup existed long before the 1900s, the term “chicken noodle soup” is thought to have originated from a radio advertisement by Campbell’s Soup Company in the 1930s. The following is our inspired version with options for keeping it classic, infusing with healing spices, or bulking it up with beans.

How to Make Chicken Noodle Soup

Just like classic chicken noodle soup, this version begins with sautéing onions, carrots, celery, and garlic for a flavorful base. You can cut them any size you want, but we love small, bite-sized pieces. Inspired by the “Medicinal Chicken Noodle Soup” from Food Front Co-Op in Portland, we love adding ginger and turmeric to this soup. Thyme is also lovely! Not only do these herbs and spices contribute healing properties, but they also add delicious flavor.

Ginger – best known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-nausea effects Turmeric – rich in a potent anti-inflammatory compound called curcumin Thyme – has a long history of use for supporting respiratory health

Next come the flavor essentials: salt and pepper plus your choice of broth or stock. We love the robust flavor of homemade (bone broth or Instant Pot), but store-bought works just fine, too! Then for the chicken, you can use either breast or thigh meat. It cooks in the broth, infusing it with flavor and making it easy to shred or cut into bite-sized pieces. Or if you have leftover cooked chicken around, you can repurpose it by adding it to the soup a little later in the cooking process. All that’s left to do is add your favorite noodles and slurp any sickness away! Note that if you’re not serving the soup right away, it’s best to keep the noodles separate so they hold their texture. We hope you LOVE this chicken noodle soup! It’s:ComfortingBrothyFlavorfulNourishingAdaptable& SO easy!

What to Serve with Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken noodle soup is pretty much the definition of comfort in a bowl, but if you want to step up the comfort level even more, pair it with your favorite carb-y side! Think flatbread, biscuits, garlic bread, roasted potatoes, or even a simple slice of buttered toast. If you’re feeling more in a veggie mood, try it with a side of roasted cabbage, kale salad, or arugula salad.