You will love this easy and flavorful Dutch Oven Chicken Noodle Soup . It’s made with shredded chicken, chicken broth, onions, carrots, celery, herbs, and gluten-free noodles. Everything comes together on the stovetop in one pot, making it perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
Dutch Oven Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken Noodle Soup is a true American classic - There is just something so comforting about curling up with a hot bowl of soup on a cold day. This easy chicken soup recipe uses simple ingredients and it is perfect to keep in your back pocket during flu season.
Dutch Oven Soup Recipes are the perfect go-to recipes during the cooler months. I usually make my Smoked Whole Chicken recipe on the weekend and keep chicken on hand for soups or meal prep during the week. If you are looking for a creamy lemony twist on the classic chicken noodle soup recipe, check out my Sourdough Chicken And Dumplings, or Creamy Lemon Chicken Noodle Soup.
What Is A Dutch Oven?
A Dutch oven is a heavy pot with handles and a tight-fitting lid. The inside of a Dutch oven is typically made of seasoned cast iron or enamel, making it great for searing meats or slow cooking, as they retain heat extremely well. Practically any recipe that can be cooked in the oven or in a slow cooker can be cooked in a Dutch oven, and in my humble opinion, a large Dutch oven is a kitchen essential, and well worth the investment.
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Ingredients For Chicken Noodle Soup
- Ghee or Butter: I usually use Tin Star Foods Ghee for this recipe, but you could also use unsalted butter or Smoked Butter With Sea Salt
- Olive Oil
- Yellow Onion: If you only have a white onion that will be fine.
- Carrots
- Celery
- Garlic: You can leave garlic out if it’s not your thing, but it does add a lot of flavor to this chicken soup.
- Aromatics: Thyme, Oregano, Rosemary, Dill, and Sage are my favorites. You can certainly get creative here by using any combination of the fresh herbs already mentioned; or add in a couple of bay leaves. Don't skimp on the herbs, as they add so much flavor to the soup.
- Chicken Broth: Store-bought or homemade chicken stock. You can also use storebought if you want.
- Noodles: To make this a gluten-free chicken noodle soup, I use Jovial's Gluten-Free Fusilli Pasta, which are made out of cassava, but if you are not gluten-free, use any type of noodles that you wish.
- Chicken: Organic free-range chicken breast or thigh is ideal. You want to avoid conventional meats as they are usually chalked full of hormones and antibiotics. For this chicken soup, I use chicken from my Smoked Whole Chicken recipe, but you can use rotisserie chicken, or any leftover cooked chicken you have on hand.
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Lemon: Adding a good squeeze of lemon juice at the end of cooking adds a lot of brightness to this chicken soup. You will want to use fresh squeezed lemon juice, not the one out of the bottle.
- Parsley: This Dutch oven soup recipe tastes wonderful with fresh parsley sprinkled on top. I recommend waiting to add the parsley until you are about to serve.
- Parmesan Cheese: If you can, buy a block from the grocery store and grate the parmesan cheese yourself when you are ready to serve it. Doing so will provide far more flavor than the pre-shredded variety.
How To Make Dutch Oven Chicken Noodle Soup
- To a medium dutch oven, over medium-low heat, add the ghee and olive oil.
- Once the ghee has melted, add the onions, carrots and celery. Saute for 7-10 minutes until soft.
- Add the garlic and aromatics and saute for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
- Over medium heat, add in the pasta and cook until almost al dente.
- Reduce the heat and add the chicken and simmer for 1-2 minutes on low heat.
- Next add fresh lemon juice, and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Add fresh parsley and serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Tips & Substitutions
- Gluten-Free: To keep this classic chicken noodle soup recipe gluten-free, be sure you use a gluten-free noodle
- Extra Broth: If you have leftovers, you will likely need to add extra broth when you reheat the soup, as the noodles will absorb a lot of the liquid.
- Extra Flavor: While the soup cooks, add a parmesan rind to the soup. It will add a nice bit of flavor and saltiness to the soup.
What To Serve With Chicken Noodle Soup
While this gluten-free chicken noodle soup is a mean dish in and of itself, here are a few options to add to or serve alongside your meal.
- Garlic Bread
- Salad
- Saltine crackers
- Parmesan crisps
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Use Rotisserie Chicken?
You can certainly use rotisserie chicken in this soup. Grab a whole chicken from your local grocery store, or use any leftover chicken that you have in your fridge.
How Do You Thicken Chicken Noodle Soup?
One of the benefits of cooking chicken noodle soup in a Dutch oven is that the noodles cook directly in the broth. As the noodles cook, they will release starch which will help thicken up your chicken noodle soup.
If you cook the noodles separately from the soup, you may end up with more broth. In that case, you could thicken up your chicken noodle soup by adding a little gluten-free flour or cornstarch.
Can I Freeze Chicken Noodle Soup?
Yes! You can certainly make this Dutch oven chicken noodle soup recipe ahead of time and freeze it. Prepare the broth, add the chicken, but leave the noodles out, as they will not freeze well, then store in a freezer-safe container. When you are ready for a bowl of chicken soup, defrost the broth and reheat it in your Dutch oven. When the broth comes to a boil, add the noodles and cook until al dente.
How Do I Reheat Chicken Noodle Soup?
To reheat the frozen soup, place it in your dutch oven or large saucepan and heat over medium-high heat. You will likely need to add a little extra broth as the noodles will absorb quite a bit of the liquid.
Is Chicken Noodle Soup Healthy?
This homemade chicken noodle soup recipe is not only the perfect comfort food, but it is also healthy. This chicken soup recipe uses fresh vegetables that are nutrient-dense, along with gluten-free noodles. This soup also contains a nice balance of macronutrients (protein, carbs, and fat) which help stabilize blood sugar.
How To Serve
You will want to serve this soup right away, while it’s warm. Top it with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, parmesan cheese, cracked black pepper and fresh parsley or dill. Serve with a side of crusty bread or your favorite crackers.
How To Store
If you have leftover soup, allow the soup to cool then store in a glass airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
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Dutch Oven Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Ghee or butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- ½ large Yellow Onion diced
- 3 Carrots sliced
- 3 stalks Celery sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon Aromatics fresh herbs
- 32 oz Chicken Broth
- 6 oz Noodles gluten-free
- 8-10 oz Chicken shredded
- ¼-1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt Start with ¼ and adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ Lemon juiced
- Parsley to taste
- Parmesan Cheese to taste
Instructions
- To a medium dutch oven, over medium-low heat, add the ghee and olive oil.
- Once the ghee has melted, add the onions, carrots and celery. Saute for 7-10 minutes until soft.
- Add the garlic and aromatics and saute for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
- Over medium heat, add in the pasta and cook until almost al dente.
- Reduce the heat and add the chicken and simmer for 1-2 minutes on low heat.
- Next add fresh lemon juice, and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Add fresh parsley and serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Mbb says
No garlic listed in ingredients?
Nadia says
Thank you, and great catch. The recipe card is updated now to reflect the garlic. Enjoy!