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: 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, 4 to 5 thighs (450g); 5 ounces egg noodles or pasta of choice (140g); 2 tablespoons butter, chicken fat, or olive oil (28g); 1 large onion, chopped; 2 large carrots, chopped; 2 ribs celery, chopped, optional; 1 heaped tablespoon minced garlic, 4 cloves; 2 bay leaves; 3 sprigs fresh thyme or use 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 8 cups chicken stock or broth, low sodium, or use homemade stock (1.89L); Salt and pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

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: Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:05:14 GMT