Immune Boosting Chicken Noodle Soup
Savoring each spoonful of this Chicken Noodle Soup offers a burst of flavors, providing comfort for enhanced well-being and resilience.
August 2025 update: I added this recipe back in December 2023. Its one I have made for years. It started as a simple chicken noodle soup and has evolved into an immune boosting soup that keeps my family healthy. I sweat it reduces the amount of time we are sick when we are. I hope it heops you and your family too! Let me know if you liked it in the comments. I updated the post with more information. I was really new to blogging back in 2023 so this blog post needed a bunch of help. the recipe though? Its the same.
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👩🍳 Chicken Noodle Soup That Keeps Away Colds
I grew up on soup. My dad was pretty much famous for his vegetable soup, at least in our house he was. He made a big pot every winter and we would eat the leftovers for days. Now I have carried on the tradition with my own family. My kids love tomato soup with grilled cheese, but for me a classic chicken noodle soup is the ultimate comfort food.
This is the chicken soup recipe I have been making for years, especially when colds or flu start moving through the house. One day when our middle daughter was home sick, I stayed in with her and made a big pot of this chicken and noodle soup. That was the day I knew it needed a spot on the blog. It has become our family remedy, full of ingredients that support the immune system and help us bounce back faster. The broth is rich and golden, the veggies add sweetness and depth, the chickpeas bring extra nutrition, and the noodles make it so satisfying.
What I love most about this chicken noodle soup recipe is how easy it is to customize. You can use different noodles depending on what you have, or swap them for rice or quinoa. Add more veggies, change the seasoning, or keep it simple. It always comes out nourishing, cozy, and exactly what you need.
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Each of the ingredients in this chicken noodle soup was chosen for its healing ability and its ability to enhance your immune system.
🥣 How To Make Chicken Noodle Soup
Start by setting a large pot or Dutch oven on the stove over medium heat and drizzle in some olive oil. Once the oil is warm, add chopped onion, celery, carrots, and fennel. Stir them around every so often until they begin to soften and smell fragrant. You’re looking for the onions to turn a little translucent and the veggies to lose that raw bite.
Next, toss in the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic. Keep stirring so the garlic doesn’t burn. The mushrooms will release some of their moisture and start to brown a bit, which deepens the flavor of the broth.
Once everything is softened and golden in spots, pour in the chicken stock. Add a couple of bay leaves, a sprinkle of turmeric, crushed red pepper if you want some heat, and fresh rosemary and thyme. Season with salt at this stage so the flavors have time to soak into the broth. Stir well, then bring the pot up to a gentle boil.
Mix in the chickpeas, shredded chicken, and egg noodles. Give everything a good stir so nothing sticks to the bottom. Cover the pot, lower the heat, and let the soup simmer. You’ll know it’s ready when the noodles are tender and the chickpeas are soft but not mushy. This usually takes just long enough for all the flavors to come together in the broth.
Before serving, fish out the bay leaves and taste the broth. Adjust the seasoning if needed with a little more salt or spice. For an extra immunity boost, stir in a handful of spinach or kale near the end of cooking. They’ll wilt right into the soup without overpowering it.
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. It’s extra good with a squeeze of lemon over the top or some fresh herbs sprinkled on right before eating.
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Immune Boosting Chicken Noodle Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ medium onion (chopped)
- 3 large celery stalks (chopped)
- 2 large carrots (peeled and chopped)
- 1 fennel bulb (chopped)
- 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
- 10 garlic cloves (minced)
- 8 cup chicken stock
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1½ cup chickpeas (Quick soaked if using dried)
- 3 cup shredded chicken
- 6 oz egg noodles
Instructions
- In a large pot or dutch oven, heat 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté ½ medium onion, 1 fennel bulb, 3 large celery stalks and 2 large carrots, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add 1 cup mushrooms and 10 garlic cloves, cooking another 3 minutes.
- Stir in the 8 cup chicken stock, 2 bay leaves, ½ teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional), 1½ teaspoon sea salt and 1½ cup chickpeas; bringing to a boil. Mix in 3 cup shredded chicken and 6 oz egg noodles. Cover and turn down heat to a simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Discard bay leaves, serve and enjoy!
Substitutions
Storage
Reheat gently on the stove over medium heat, and add a splash of broth or water if it has thickened.
Nutrition
FAQs
What’s the best way to get deeper flavor in the broth?
Roasting the veggies (especially the carrots, fennel, and mushrooms) before adding them to the pot gives a richer, slightly caramelized taste.
Do I have to use chicken, or can I swap the protein?
Absolutely. Turkey, shredded rotisserie chicken, or even white beans or lentils can stand in if you want a vegetarian option.
Can I make this in the slow cooker or Instant Pot?
Yes. For the slow cooker, sauté the onions, garlic, and mushrooms first, then transfer everything except the noodles into the slow cooker and cook on low heat for six to eight hours. Add the noodles at the very end for 10-15 minutes to soften. For the Instant Pot, use the sauté function for the veggies, add the stock and seasonings, then cook on high pressure for about twelve minutes and release the pressure right away. Stir in the noodles at the very end so they do not get mushy.
Immune Boosting Chicken Noodle Soup Serving Suggestions
If you’re feeling under the weather, the best way to serve Chicken Noodle Soup is with some saltine crackers but when it comes to serving this chicken soup, there are so many ways to make it feel like a full meal. Fresh bread is always a classic choice, whether it’s crusty sourdough, a warm baguette, or fluffy biscuits that you can dip into the broth.
For a bright finishing touch, sprinkle fresh herbs like parsley, dill, or thyme over each bowl of chicken noodle soup, or add a squeeze of lemon juice to bring out the earthy flavors of the soup. If you want to balance the warmth with something light, pair it with a simple green salad tossed in olive oil and vinegar, or serve it alongside a sandwich such as grilled cheese, a turkey panini, or a veggie wrap for something heartier.
More Soups
If you’re craving more cozy bowls beyond this chicken soup, I’ve got plenty of favorites you’ll want to try. My lasagna soup with ricotta dumplings gives you all the cheesy, meaty lasagna flavors without the effort of layering noodles, and those ricotta dumplings are the best part. If chili is more your thing, a creamy chicken and white bean version with roasted poblano peppers always hits the spot, or you can go classic with an easy chili made with sweet potatoes, bacon, and sausage for extra heartiness.
For something lighter but still full of flavor, basil mint tomato soup with a drizzle of honey is a fresh twist that surprises everyone, and a smooth herbed tomato soup topped with parmesan and croutons is pure comfort. On the creamy side, you can’t go wrong with a rich mushroom soup that tastes way better than canned, or a loaded potato soup piled high with bacon, sausage, and cheese.
If you’re after something slow-simmered, try a red wine beef stew with tender veggies and melt-in-your-mouth beef, or keep it simple with a one-pot hamburger soup packed with mushrooms, peppers, and rice. And of course, there’s always chicken tortilla soup in the slow cooker, colorful and customizable with all your favorite toppings, or the good old-fashioned vegetable beef soup that tastes just like home.