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Dutch Oven Chicken Noodle Soup

Dutch Oven Chicken Noodle Soup

Dutch Oven Chicken Noodle Soup is a comforting, nourishing, and flavour-packed soup perfect for chilly days, cozy dinners, or soothing the soul. Slow-simmered in a Dutch oven, this hearty soup features tender chicken, wholesome vegetables, aromatic herbs, and perfectly cooked noodles in a rich homemade broth.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • For the Rich and Flavorful Soup Base:
  • 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 pounds) or bone-in chicken pieces
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • For the Classic Chicken Noodle Soup Finish:
  • 8 ounces wide egg noodles (or preferred noodles)
  • ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Optional Enhancements:
  • Juice of ½ lemon (for brightness)
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (for heat)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (for creamier texture)

Instructions

  1. Brown the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the whole chicken with salt and pepper. Brown on all sides until golden, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Simmer the Soup: Return the chicken to the Dutch oven. Add chicken broth, water, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until chicken is tender.
  4. Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken, discard skin and bones, and shred the meat. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
  5. Cook the Noodles: Add egg noodles to the soup and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  6. Finish and Serve: Stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice (if using). Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

For best results, use bone-in chicken for maximum flavour. To freeze, store without noodles and add fresh noodles when reheating.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Dutch Oven
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 560mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: chicken noodle soup, homemade soup, Dutch oven soup