Chef John's Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This homemade chicken noodle soup is Chef John's soul-warming and deliciously simple recipe that uses a flavorful homemade roasted chicken stock.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons melted chicken fat
2 quarts roasted chicken broth (see footnote for recipe link)
4 ounces uncooked wide egg noodles
2 cooked boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1 Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Stir in carrot, onion, celery, thyme, and salt. Add chicken fat; cook and stir until onions turn soft and translucent, 5 to 6 minutes.
2 Stir in roasted chicken broth and bring to a boil. Season with salt, if necessary.
3 Stir in egg noodles; cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
4 Add cooked chicken breast meat; simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
5 Serve hot and enjoy!