Description
A quick and easy chicken soup made with simple ingredients and ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want something warm, comforting, and homemade without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
This is a very flexible recipe—I usually just eyeball everything based on what I have on hand, so feel free to adjust amounts and ingredients to suit your taste.
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped, rotisserie works well)
- 6 cups chicken broth or stock (homemade or store-bought both work perfectly)
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced (or more, to taste)
- 1–2 tsp fresh grated ginger (optional, but recommended)
- 1 cup egg noodles (or rice)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth or stock and bring to a boil.
- Add the noodles (or rice) and cook until tender.
- Stir in the cooked chicken and simmer for a few minutes until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve warm.
Notes
This is a great way to use up leftover or rotisserie chicken for a quick meal.
Garlic and ginger add extra flavor without adding extra time—adjust based on what you like (I usually go heavier on both).
Since this cooks quickly, a good-quality broth or stock makes a big difference.
Noodles tip (this is how I usually do it): If I’m making a bigger batch or planning to freeze some, I cook the noodles separately and just add them to each bowl when serving. I find that if you cook them right in the soup, they can get too soft—especially after sitting or freezing. Totally up to you though—if you’re eating it right away, tossing them straight into the pot works just fine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food