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Our Chick-fil-A chicken noodle soup recipe is the best homemade chicken noodle soup you will ever try! It’s a healthy chicken noodle soup that’s hearty, comforting, and easy to make, too.
Forget chicken noodle soup in a can: you will want to make this Chick-fil-A soup all the time! Copycat Chick-fil-A recipes are always fun to make at home and so delicious, too.
There is almost nothing better in the world than the smell of chicken noodle soup from scratch bubbling away on the stovetop. The aroma of the garlic and onions sauteing in the skillet, the smell of the chicken as it cooks slowly over the course of a few hours, and the scent of savory spices as you add them to the pan… it’s irresistible!
Our Chick-fil-A Chicken Soup recipe is the stuff that soup dreams are made of. It’s an old-fashioned chicken noodle soup that will make you nostalgic. It actually reminds me of the homemade chicken noodle soup with egg noodles that my Grandma made when I was young.
It’s a savory, comforting, and healthy soup recipe. You simply cannot beat a warming soup made entirely from scratch!
The best thing about this recipe is that it’s so easy! No fancy techniques are required to prepare a soup that tastes JUST like the famous Chick-fil-A recipe.
I tried it and it came out so good!
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Chick-fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup Ingredients
The key to any good soup is simple, fresh ingredients. The chicken soup seasoning is kept simple, using only salt and pepper and fresh herbs. Aromatics such as garlic and onions provide excellent flavor and vegetables like carrots make it healthy and hearty while adding a little sweetness.
Our Chick-fil-A soup uses a whole chicken, and this means that the broth is out of this world. A slowly simmered chicken creates a broth that’s rich, decadent, and totally flavorful. This is one of our favorite Sunday Dinner Ideas.
- olive oil
- Onion
- Celery Stalks
- Carrots
- Garlic Cloves
- Water
- Whole Chicken
- Chicken Bouillon Cubes
- Bay Leaves
- Fresh Parsley
- Egg Noodles
- Salt and Pepper to taste
How to Make Chicken Noodle Soup From Scratch
The first step when making chicken noodle soup from scratch is to prepare the aromatics and chop the veggies. Then, you cook and shred the chicken before adding it back to the soup.
Overall, our Chick-fil-A soup takes just a couple of hours to make and is the best chicken noodle soup you will ever try!
- Mince 3 cloves of garlic and 1 onion. Dice 4 stalks of celery and 4 large carrots.
- Heat 3 Tbsp. of olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed soup pan. Add the garlic, onions, celery, and carrots along with a pinch of salt and pepper and saute until soft (about 5-6 minutes).
- Add 12 cups of water and 1 whole chicken to the pot (make sure there is enough water to cover the chicken) and bring to a boil.
- Once the water reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 hours.
- After the soup has simmered for 2 hours, remove the chicken and let cool enough to touch. Remove the meat from the chicken, discarding the skin, bones, and cartilage. Return the chicken meat to the soup.
- Once you add the chicken back to the soup, add 2 chicken bouillon cubes, 2 Bay leaves, and 4 Tbsp. of parsley. Bring soup to a boil once again.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to simmer and add 2 ½ cups of egg noodles. Simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
Chicken Noodle Soup Calories
As far as old-fashioned recipes go, homemade chicken and noodles recipe is one that’s often eaten when we’re feeling under the weather. The broth from cooking a whole chicken is full of vitamins and minerals. It’s no wonder chicken noodle soup often helps us feel better!
There are only around 130 calories in a bowl of this soup, and it’s low in saturated fat. It’s full of potassium, calcium, and Vitamin A.
Making our own versions of restaurant favorites is always a healthier option, which is even more reason to make Chick-fil-A chicken noodle soup at home. There’s less sodium and you can’t get any fresher than soup right off the stovetop!
Substitutions
I absolutely love making this soup with leftover turkey! It is the perfect use of Thanksgiving leftovers.
- Best Thanksgiving Turkey
- Grilled Thanksgiving Turkey
- Boneless Turkey Breast Roast
- Instant Pot Turkey Breast
What to Serve with Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken noodle soup is a meal you can enjoy on its own or pair with something like a salad, sandwich, or wrap. It makes a great lunch or dinner!
It’s perfect with some saltine crackers or some crusty bread. Garlic bread (specially made with garlic herb butter), herb toast, or cheesy biscuits are totally made to be served alongside a soup like this one. And, you definitely can’t go wrong with a melty grilled cheese sandwich!
- Italian Pressed Sandwich
- Mushroom Grilled Cheese
- Easy Sprouted Grain Bread
- Pesto Grilled Cheese
- Chicken Panini with Chipotle
I look forward to making soups like this one every year, especially during winter. It’s great for a weeknight dinner or when you’ve got a bit more time to cook on the weekends!
I love recipes like this that don’t change a lot over the years. You don’t really need to tweak them because there was nothing wrong with them in the first place. There’s something timeless about a hearty, simple chicken noodle soup from scratch.
Now you can make the Chick-fil-A soup right at home! A few simple steps and a little patience will get you one of your favorite restaurant soups made in your own kitchen. The whole family will love this healthy chicken noodle soup!
The Best Homemade Soups
- Chicken Chili Soup
- Split Pea Soup with Bacon
- Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup with Egg Noodles
- Hungarian Mushroom Soup
- Instant Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice Soup
Chick-fil-A Recipes
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Chick-fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup (Copycat Recipe)
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 onion
- 4 celery stalks
- 4 large carrots
- 12 cups water
- 1 whole chicken about 5-6 lbs.
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 Tbsp. fresh parsley
- 2 ½ cups egg noodles
- ¼ tsp. salt adjust to taste
- ¼ tsp. pepper adjust to taste
Instructions
- Mince 3 cloves of garlic and 1 onion. Dice 4 stalks of celery and 4 large carrots.
- Heat 3 Tbsp. of olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed soup pan or Dutch oven. Add the garlic, onions, celery, and carrots along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Saute until softened (about 5-6 minutes).
- Add 12 cups of water and 1 whole chicken to the soup pan (making sure the water covers the chicken). Bring the soup to a boil.
- Once the soup is boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours. After 2 hours and the chicken is full cooked remove the chicken from the pan and allow to cool enough to touch.
- Remove the meat from the chicken. Discard the bones, cartilage, and skin. Return the chicken meat to the soup pot.
- Add 2 chicken bouillon cubes, 2 bay leaves, and 4 Tbsp. of parsley to the pot. Bring the soup to a boil once again.
- Once the soup is boiling, reduce to low and add 2 ½ cups of egg noodles. Simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
- Add more salt and pepper to the soup if needed before serving.
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Notes
- A 5-6 lb. chicken works great for this recipe. Be sure to remove the skin, bones, and cartilage before serving this soup.
Persida says
OMG best soup Ever! This will be this weeks lunch yummy!
Em Beitel says
Thank you so much, Persida! We’re so happy to hear that!
Geri says
This recipe is definitely a keeper. Using a whole chicken makes the soup taste so good. It’s very easy to make. I am going to share it with my friends. Thank you so much for this great recipe.
Em Beitel says
Thank you so much, Geri! We’re so glad you enjoyed it and thank you for sharing it with your friends, too! ♥
Naomi says
Do you place the entire chicken as a whole one piece or chop (legs, thighs, breast). Sorry if this is a stupid question.
Donna says
This soup is so good! I love Chick-fil-A chicken noodle soup and this is just as yummy! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Em Beitel says
Thank you so much, Donna! We’re so glad you enjoy it! ♥
Melanie says
If I want to use chicken thighs and chicken broth instead how much broth should I add?
Isabel Laessig says
I would start with 4 cups and adjust accordingly. Let me know how it turns out, Melanie!
Elaine says
Do you cover the pot while simmering the whole chicken?
Em Beitel says
No need to cover the pot. Thank you, Elaine!
Beth says
The egg noodles should be uncooked when you add them, correct?
Em Beitel says
Hi Beth! That’s correct. Thank you for your question!