The Best Chicken Noodle Soup

Name: The Best Chicken Noodle Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons (28 g) butter; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 large carrots, chopped; 2 ribs celery, chopped; 1 heaping tablespoon minced garlic (4 cloves); 2 bay leaves; 3 sprigs fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 8 cups (1.89 liters) low-sodium chicken stock or homemade chicken stock; Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 pound (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs (4 to 5 thighs); 5 ounces (140 g) egg noodles or pasta of choice; ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:35min

You will love this homemade chicken noodle soup, which skips cooking a whole chicken and calls on boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead. The soup tastes incredible, satisfying, and classic, and the significantly reduced cooking time makes it perfect for a weeknight. If you love creamy soups, take a look at this creamy chicken noodle soup, which uses the same base recipe as this one.

Updated at: Wed, 13 May 2026 00:16:50 GMT