Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup! This is my lazy mom version! Just throw everything into one big pot with some water and let it boil for about 45 minutes! It’s so easy and delicious! To get my tips and to see what ingredients I use, read the post below!
Hello from South Carolina! I’m actually staying in a beach house in Isle of Palms, seconds away from the beach and am having so much fun and learning a ton about food photography. We head into Charleston tomorrow and Friday so if you want to follow along, watch my instagram story!
On the plane ride, I started reading Present Over Perfect, a book that was recommended by Stephanie from Girl Versus Dough. The book is about slowing down, taking inventory in your life, re-prioritizing and changing from the inside out. Last year, I worked like crazy. So many sponsored posts and trips, I was definitely burnt out and feeling inadequate and that I wasn’t doing anything right: being a wife, mother, writer, photographer .. everything.
I’ll share more about the book when I am finished but I love that it’s making me think and question myself and my life.
I think it’s good for us to stretch and change ourselves for the better. One thing I hate about myself is that I am always on my phone. Whether it’s checking social media or taking a photo or putting something on snapchat. . Don’t get me wrong. It’s my job. But there’s a time and place for everything. Not at the dinner table. Not when we are out to eat with my family. Our house rules: no phone at the table.
On the plane, I looked around right before takeoff and everyone was on their iPhone. No one was talking. There was no connecting with people, getting to know someone new. Just everyone staring down at their phones.
That’s the one thing I dislike about technology today. We are connecting less. We are glued to our phones. All the time.
This year, I want to connect. With my family, with my friends, with strangers. I want to know people and talk. Have conversations.
I want to spend more time with my girls. I don’t want to regret anything 5, 10, 15 years from now. I know I’m not perfect but I am going to be more mindful about my actions.
Chicken Noodle Soup is one of my kids’ favorites. When my kids are sick, or when the weather is cold, we turn to soup. They love it so much, they order it when we go out. Phoebe loves the soup broth and Madeline loves the chicken and the pasta.
One day, I had the urge to make chicken noodle soup but I only had boneless, skinless chicken thigh meat. So, I cut it up and used what I had. And you know what?
It was absolutely delicious!
I know the soup is better and more flavorful when you use a whole chicken, all parts, skin and bones and everything. . but if you’re in a pinch and don’t want to mess with cutting a whole chicken up, or deal with the bones, you have to try this recipe!
And, this soup is still flavorful! What I loved was that the soup was light but still rich in flavor. And it only took about 45 minutes (you could even just boil for 30 minutes if you were pressed for time) and there was nothing to mess with. Everything just goes directly into one pot!
I know I will be making this soup again and again for sure! My family loved it!
- 1.25 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thigh meat*, cubed
- 4 to 5 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 4 ribs of celery, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced or finely diced
- 8 to 9 cups of water + more if needed
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 to 3 sprigs of fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper
- ½ lb. rotini pasta
- fresh parsley for garnish
- Using a large heavy bottomed pot, dump in the chicken, carrots, celery, onion and garlic. Pour in the water; you want enough water to cover everything and rise up even more. This will become your chicken soup broth (plus you are adding the pasta later so you want to make sure there's enough liquid).
- Add the bay leaves, thyme sprigs right on top, season with salt and pepper, give everything a good mix and then bring everything to a boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium low and let simmer for about 35 to 40 minutes.
- After about 35 minutes, add the uncooked pasta and let cook for about 7 to 8 minutes. You can turn the heat up a little higher if you need to. Mix together, taste, season with more salt and pepper. When ready to serve, remove the bay leaves and thyme stems. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve!
I am so with you on being in the moment and off my phone. It’s a struggle for all of us, especially when we rely on social media for work. But our kids will love the extra attention and more memories will be made, so you can do it Alice! Wish I had a bowl of this soup by the way, I’m freezing!
Thank you so much, Matt!!
So. Darn. Cozy. Can’t beat a classic like this! I love it with buttered saltines 🙂
A beautiful soup and a beautiful message . Social media is such a double edged sword . As food bloggers it allows us an amazing opportunity . Also it’s so weird , but I feel like I connected with you here . I found someone like minded who appreciates the things I do and that’s really cool that a girl from WV and a girl from WI can connect these days. Having said that time and place is a huge thing to remember . I will add this book to my reading list 😉
Krysten, that’s true!!! You can absolutely still connect online. . I’m so glad to have met you!! What I should have said was also making sure we connect in person too! I can’t tell you how many times I go out to eat and no one is talking to each other. . people are just on their phones.
You’re going to have so much fun in Charleston Alice! If you have time you should stop at Sugar Bake Shop and a place called Glazed for donuts! So good! Lots of wonderful places to have dinner like Husk and The Macintosh. Shopping is awesome too!
This chicken soup looks delicious and I love how easy it is too! Could go for a bowl today!
Mary Ann, thank you for the recommendations!! I will go check those out! Especially Sugar Bake Shop!
love the idea of connecting more. I actually shy away from my phone and end up being a horrible “blogger” because of it any time I’m out. I just want to detox and not document everything. It’s why I’ve never done IG stories and have completely abandoned snapchat these days, I just can’t any more. Now, I’d love to connect with this soup! 😉
Gina, yeah, I hear you!! Totally re-thinking a lot of things lately. . thank you for reading!
Hi Alice! Wish I was there taking that photography course. I am always open to learning something new. And the chicken soup looks wonderful. Think I will put it on my list to make again soon. All the technology bothers me too. A good conversation with someone new is always a welcome way to pass the time especially on a plane flight. 😎
I couldn’t agree with you more, John! Thank you so much for taking the time visiting my blog and writing this comment! I really appreciate it!
so true, technology has consumed all of us. Human interactions are getting lesser by the day, it’s truly sad. We should all make some rules and switch off for some time during the day. Anyway this soup looks so comforting, my kind of meal!
I hear you Alice. I have noticed there are times in restaurant where people are supposed to be connecting and spending time together, all I see is everybody on phone and they order and eat and go. How sad! I am trying to be more mindful of my use of technology too these days . This is one of our favorite soups too. Your version looks yumm!
Homemade chicken noodle soup is the best! Definitely my favorite comfort food and reminds me of my childhood. I could go for a big bowl of this right now!
Oh, have fun! I am going to go check out your Charleston pics. Funny we must be on the same page this week because I posted such a similar soup the other day 🙂
Nothing beats homemade chicken noodles soup. This looks insanely cozy and delicious!
Me and my boo were literally just talking about how we wanted to do DIY chicken noodle soup. This is divine!