Warm, comforting, and full of flavor, this Chicken Soup with Pasta is the kind of recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
It starts with a rich, homemade broth simmered with carrots, celery, onions, and garlic, then adds tender chicken and small pasta for a satisfying, hearty meal.
Homemade chicken soup
Homemade chicken soup is all about building flavor from simple ingredients. Starting with a good broth makes all the difference, whether you are using homemade chicken stock or a high-quality store-bought version. A mix of onions, carrots, celery, and garlic creates a flavorful base that simmers gently and fills the kitchen with delicious aromas.
Adding pasta turns this soup into a hearty, satisfying meal. The pasta cooks right in the broth, soaking up flavor while helping thicken the soup just slightly. Paired with tender pieces of chicken and fresh herbs, this soup is comforting without being heavy and works just as well for a family dinner as it does for leftovers the next day.
Chicken soup is perfect for any day, but especially nourishing on those days when you need a little extra to fuel your body and soul back to health, just like my mom and grandma always taught me!
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Chicken Soup with Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 large carrots (diced)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 10 cups homemade chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup cooked chicken (chopped or shredded)
- 1 cup small salad macaroni pasta (uncooked)
- ½ - 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to your liking)
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot.1 Tablespoon olive oil
- Add onions, carrots and celery. Saute on medium heat for 3-5 minutes.1 small onion, 3 large carrots, 2 stalks celery
- Add garlic, stir for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.2 cloves garlic
- Add broth and bay leaves. Simmer for 20-30 minutes10 cups homemade chicken broth, 2 bay leaves
- Add pasta. Simmer for 5 minutes..1 cup small salad macaroni pasta
- Add chicken. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until chicken is heated through and pasta is cooked.1 cup cooked chicken
- Add salt and pepper.½ - 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper
- Remove bay leaves, serve.
Notes
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Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
This chicken soup looks so comfy and cozy Kathy! I so wish I could have this bowl for lunch today!
David @ Spiced says
I'm getting to this one a bit late, but I couldn't agree more, Kathy! Chicken soup is the perfect way to chase away that ubiquitous winter cold. Talk about the ultimate comfort food...and this one with pasta looks delicious!
Kathy says
I need to make another batch for some sick friends.
mira says
My all time favorite soup! Love it, pinning!
Kathy says
It's a classic!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
Ah! I wish I would have had some of this soup today while I was wasting away on the couch with a box of tissues catching up on General Hospital because I thought I was dying. Your soup could have saved me....
Kathy says
I will telepathically send you some! Hope you feel better!
Irene says
The post is fantastic! I love it so much:)
Have a nice weekend!
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Manali @ CookWithManali says
looks super comforting!
Kathy says
It's what we all need when we aren't feeling our best.
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says
Glad you are feeling better! Can't go wrong with homemade chicken soup...a classic and for good reason. So yummy! Have a great weekend!
Kathy says
Thanks, Dawn!
Amanda says
It's been so dreary here lately. this soup looks so warm and comforting, perfect to cheer me up. And I totally agree with you about using homemade stock to control the salt. I really like being in control of that.
Kathy says
And you can also be certain of the quality of each ingredient.
annie@ciaochowbambina says
Mama knows best! This soup has powers beyond comprehension! Love your recipe!!
Kathy says
You are soooo right!
Ashley says
I agree - there is something about homemade chicken soup that makes you feel better! This looks so cozy and comforting!
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says
Oh boy Kathy! We could use some of that homemade chicken soup around here, we've definitely had some illness! It looks delicious. I love using homemade broth too. Though my broth isn't from my own chickens like yours is. So glad to hear you are feeling better!
Lori from LL Farm says
I like how you used pasta instead of noodles...I bet it holds up better over time (or when taking to someone).
Kathy says
The noodles do hold up pretty well. They do keep getting bigger and bigger the longer they sit!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
I certainly hope you are feeling better, Kathy! I'm sure this soup had to help, because nothing beats homemade chicken noodle soup when you are feeling blah! This looks perfectly comforting and delicious! Cheers, friend!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
We coould so use this soup right now at our house Kathy! My son has been home for the week and he has a terrible sinus infection and a cough like nobody's business! UGH!
Kathy says
Oh dear....make him some chicken soup!
Laura ~ Raise Your Garden says
This soup looks just the ticket when you are sick! Shhhh. Don't tell my mom this, but she won't put any carrots in her soup and that's why it'll never be as good as yours. You used the best noodles too. When my husband comes home from school, i make him shower and throw his clothes in the wash so the rest of us don't get sick. Same for my daughter. Germ, bleh.
Kathy says
Carrots are a must, in my opinion!
karrie @ Tasty Ever After says
Glad you are over feeling blah Kathy. I need this recipe so badly right now. Have a major head cold that just won't go away. Time to make some chicken soup and yours fits the bill! Pinned and making tomorrow 'cos got all the ingredients in my refrig (or pantry) 🙂
Kathy says
Oh no! I hope this soup chases away that nasty cold! Nobody wants to be sick! Eat lots and lots of this soup!