Description
A comforting and hearty rotisserie chicken noodle soup made with tender shredded rotisserie chicken, fresh vegetables, and egg noodles simmered in a flavorful chicken broth seasoned with herbs. Perfect for a cozy meal any day of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Broth
- 1 whole rotisserie chicken
- 8 cups chicken broth
Vegetables and Herbs
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 bay leaf
Pasta and Seasoning
- 2 cups egg noodles
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Remove the meat from the rotisserie chicken and shred or chop it into bite-sized pieces, setting it aside for the soup.
- Heat the broth: In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat to create the soup base.
- Add vegetables and herbs: Add the sliced carrots, celery, chopped onion, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried parsley, bay leaf, and shredded chicken to the simmering broth, mixing well to combine the flavors.
- Simmer the soup: Let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes, allowing the vegetables to become tender and the flavors to meld together.
- Cook the noodles: Stir in the egg noodles and continue simmering for an additional 10 minutes or until the noodles are perfectly cooked but still tender.
- Season to taste: Add salt and pepper according to your preferences to enhance the overall flavor of the soup.
- Finish the soup: Remove the bay leaf from the pot before serving to avoid any bitterness.
- Serve and enjoy: Ladle the hot, delicious rotisserie chicken noodle soup into bowls and enjoy this nourishing and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Using a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken saves time and adds rich flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Egg noodles can be substituted with any pasta shape if preferred.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a thicker soup, reduce the broth slightly or add a small amount of cornstarch slurry.
