Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings
• Category: Soup / Comfort Food
• Cuisine: American
• Keywords: rotisserie chicken soup, chicken noodle soup, easy soup, deesviral

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
• 2 cups egg noodles
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Optional: fresh parsley or dill for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 6–7 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in chicken broth and add salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf.
5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Add egg noodles and cook for 8–10 minutes until tender.
7. Stir in shredded rotisserie chicken and simmer for 5 minutes.
8. Remove bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.
9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Tips & Variations

• Add a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.
• Use wide egg noodles for a more traditional texture.
• This soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.