Chicken Noodle Soup without Celery
Chicken Noodle Soup without Celery is packed with tender egg noodles, juicy rotisserie chicken, and a rich, savory broth. It’s an easy, comforting meal that comes together fast, perfect for busy weeknights or a quick, cozy lunch.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 241kcal
Equipment
- Large stock pot or Dutch oven
- strainer or fine mesh sieve
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- wooden spoon or spatula
- ladle
- measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 medium carrots sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups chicken broth store bought or homemade
- 1 teaspoon chicken concentrate
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 6 oz egg noodles
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional but brightens the soup
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and carrots and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in 6 cups of broth, chicken concentrate, thyme, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the egg noodles and cook according to package directions.
- Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken. Taste and season with salt if needed. Add a splash of lemon juice to brighten the broth.
- Serve immediately and top with fresh parsley.
Notes
Storage: Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can freeze, but the noodles will likely change texture upon thawing.
Reheating: Reheat on the stove over medium heat or in the microwave in 30-second intervals until fully heated.
Substitutions:
- Any leftover chicken will work
- Swap butter for olive oil to make the broth even richer
- Try the soup with a homemade broth
- If you're worried about the soup getting too thick, add more broth or use a thinner noodle. Thicker egg noodles absorb more broth.
- Remove the soup from the heat 1-2 minutes before the noodle package instructions to avoid overcooking the noodles. The hot broth will continue to cook the noodles.
- Taste before adding the chicken concentrate. If using a regular salted chicken broth you may not even need this.
Nutrition
Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 928mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3443IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg