01/07/2026
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
The ultimate winter comfort food. A rich homemade broth, tender chicken, vegetables, and noodles… this is the kind of recipe you'll want on repeat all season long.
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Ingredients
For the broth:
• 1 whole chicken (around 1.8kg)
• 1 head garlic, halved
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 onions, quartered
• 1 tbsp black peppercorns
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 thyme sprigs
• 9–10 cups water
For the soup:
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 cups shredded chicken
• 2 litres homemade chicken broth
• 200g egg noodles or pasta
• 2–3 tsp stock powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Thyme & bay leaf (optional)
• Fresh parsley to serve
Method
1️⃣ Simmer the chicken, vegetables, herbs, peppercorns, and water for 1½ hours until the chicken is tender and falling off the bone.
2️⃣ Remove the chicken, shred the meat, and strain the broth. Set aside 2 cups of chicken for the soup and save the remaining chicken for another meal.
3️⃣ In a large pot, cook onion and garlic in olive oil for 2 minutes. Add carrots and celery and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
4️⃣ Pour in the broth, add stock powder, pepper, and herbs. Bring to a gentle simmer.
5️⃣ Add noodles and cook until just tender. Stir through the shredded chicken and season to taste.
6️⃣ Serve warm with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and enjoy.
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