Chicken Noodle Soup Homemade Noodles (Printable version)

Tender chicken and vegetables in rich broth with silky homemade noodles—comfort food perfect for any day.

# What you'll need:

→ Homemade Noodles

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/4 cup water
04 - 1/2 teaspoon 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 teaspoon dried thyme
13 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
15 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Combine flour and salt in a large bowl, creating a well in the center. Add eggs and water to the well. Mix until dough forms, then knead on 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 noodles lightly with flour to prevent sticking and set aside until ready to cook.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions, diced carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute until fragrant.
04 - Add bone-in chicken, chicken broth, bay leaves, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring mixture 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 pot and discard bay leaves. Using two forks, shred chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
06 - Bring soup to a gentle boil. Add homemade noodles and cook for 4–6 minutes until noodles are tender but not mushy. Stir occasionally to prevent noodles from sticking together.
07 - Taste soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The homemade noodles are surprisingly simple and transform the entire soup into something restaurant worthy
  • This recipe makes enough to feed a crowd or provide cozy leftovers throughout the week
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  • Letting the noodle dough rest is absolutely crucial—it fights back if you try to roll it immediately
  • Adding homemade noodles directly to the soup means they will absorb some liquid as they cook
03 -
  • Chicken thighs stay more tender than breasts during longer simmering
  • Cut the noodles slightly thicker if you prefer them to have more bite

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