Dutch Oven Chicken Noodle Soup – A Warm One Pot Comfort Meal

There’s no need to reach for a can opener when you can make a simple yet delicious Dutch oven chicken noodle soup right in your own kitchen!

There’s nothing more warming and comforting than a big bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup. It’s just one of those meals that takes you right back to being a kid who just came inside on a cold winter’s day after playing for hours in the snow.

While some homemade chicken noodle soups take a long time to simmer and cook in crockpots or on the stove, this recipe only takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. This makes it perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a hardy dinner on those busy weekends.

You can use either boxed noodles or homemade ones. I like to make a quick batch of pasta a few hours before and then toss them right in the pot. The flour on the noodles helps to slightly thicken the soup.

With this recipe, you cook the chicken in the same Dutch oven as the soup to make cleanup easier. Or you can even use leftover chicken from a previous meal. In addition, you can also vary the ingredients and seasonings to use what you have on hand. Use this recipe as a base and go from there to make it your own!

How To Make Dutch Oven Chicken Noodle Soup

*Scroll down to the bottom of this post to see the full recipe, including exact measurements and amounts. You can also print out the instructions. I go into a bit more detail about the recipe here first, just in case you need it.

Please don’t let the number of ingredients intimidate you. While it is a longer list, most of these items are likely already in your pantry or fridge. A few of the ingredients you can make completely homemade like the stock and noodles. However, feel free to use store-bought items to make this more of a convenience meal.

Ingredients

• Oil – You can use whatever source of oil you prefer. I use vegetable oil most often, but you can substitute it for olive oil or a different type of cooking oil.
• Chicken – This recipe has instructions for cooking either raw chicken breasts, thighs, or tenderloins directly in the Dutch oven prior to adding it to the soup. However, you can also use leftover roasted chicken or other pre-cooked chicken if that is what you have on hand.
• Onion, Carrots, & Celery – This is what the French call a “mirepoix.” The diced vegetables get sauteed after cooking the chicken until they are soft and tender.
• Garlic – One of my favorite ingredients of all, you can use freshly minced garlic or garlic from a jar. We use our homegrown garlic when it is available.
• Flour – Flour is added to help add a little body to the soup. If you are using freshly made pasta that has flour on the noodles to prevent sticking, you can omit the flour in this recipe.
• Parsley, Paprika, Rosemary, Turmeric, Salt & Pepper – These seasonings work together to help add flavor to the soup and take it way beyond your typical “canned” soups!
• Chicken Stock or Broth – You can use either homemade stock or broth or use store-bought varieties. The bouillon versions also work well.
• Noodles – It wouldn’t be chicken noodle soup without noodles! Use either boxed dried pasta or homemade. We like to make ours fresh the day of cooking and add it to the soup without the need for drying.

Instructions For Dutch Oven Chicken Noodle Soup

If you are using raw chicken, the first step is to get that cooking. The good thing is that you can do the cooking right in the same Dutch oven you are cooking the soup in.

Use at least a 4-quart Dutch oven or stock pot for cooking. I have a 7.5-quart Dutch oven and it works great, but a smaller one will be just fine. (Product Link: Lodge 7.5 Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven)

Start to heat up your oil in the pot. Lightly salt and pepper both sides of the chicken. Once the oil is heated, cook the chicken over medium heat until the internal temperature reaches 165º Fahrenheit. Be sure to season and cook both sides.

While the chicken is cooking, dice up the onions, carrots, and celery. Also, mince the garlic, but keep it separate from the other vegetables since you will be adding it at a different time.

Remove the chicken from the pot and shred. I use a handy chicken shredder tool my husband bought me for Christmas, and it works like a dream! (I normally dread shredding meat for meals!) (Product Link: Chicken Shredder Tool)

If preferred, you can dice the chicken instead. Alternatively, you can also use leftover chicken instead of cooking raw chicken. Either way, set the chicken aside for now. 

Cook The Veggies & Add It All Together

After the chicken is cooked, add the diced onions, carrots, and celery to the Dutch oven. If the bottom of the pot is dry, add another tablespoon or so of oil. Saute the vegetables over medium heat until the onion is soft and transparent. Then, add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant. This typically only takes a minute or two.

Next, add the flour and seasonings. Stir well until the flour is well mixed in and the seasonings are evenly distributed. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. If you are using fresh homemade noodles, skip the flour since the noodles typically have enough flour on them already.

Now it’s time to add in the chicken broth or stock. Either works well. If I am using chicken bullion, I tend to add about half a teaspoon more to increase the flavor. This definitely isn’t needed if you are using homemade stock. At this time, also add in the noodles.

Allow the soup to come to a boil. Cook homemade pasta for about 3 minutes or boxed pasta until the time on the package. The noodles should be al dente (slightly firm). Add the chicken back to the Dutch oven and heat through.

Serve the Dutch oven chicken noodle soup with your favorite slice of homemade bread or biscuits. Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in your refrigerator. If your leftover soup is rather thick, add in a couple more cups of chicken broth or stock when you heat it up. Enjoy!

Until next time, thanks for stopping by!
– Chelsea

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