When temperatures drop, there’s one thing that rises – the number of people coming down with a cold. How many times has grandma suggested a bowl of comforting chicken noodle soup rather than heading to a doctor? She may have been onto something. The health benefits of homemade chicken noodle soup are excellent. Veggies, like carrots and celery, are a great source of vitamins. Noodles will help keep you full. The warm broth is full of electrolytes to aid in hydration. And shredded chicken, the soup’s star, is filled with protein and serotonin. Serotonin can help improve your mood. Put all the ingredients together, and you have a magical bowl of goodness. We’re sharing 8 comforting chicken noodle soup recipes to warm you up and keep the doctor away.
Comforting Chicken Noodle Soup Recipes
“This recipe is based on my Grandma Stevenson’s recipe. I have tweaked it to my own taste. I love to make this when I need comfort food. I make it in the summer and winter. It doesn’t matter what season, it is always good to me. It makes a large pot so be prepared to freeze some for later.” – Teena
“I was sicker’n a dog, working late, hungry, tired… What to make? This is my favorite chicken noodle soup, and, even tired, sick, hungry, and after dinnertime, I still took the hour (plus) to make this recipe because it was just what I needed. Delicious, hot, comforting.” – Nicole
“I have always been a fan of homemade soup and chicken noodle has always been one of my favorites. Just about everyone in my family loves this soup. It’s not only super yummy but you just can’t eat one bowl full. It always has you coming back for seconds!” – Jessica
“A chicken noodle soup with flavours inspired by butter chicken curry! This butter chicken noodle soup is so nice and creamy and it’s kept light by the use of cashew milk and Greek yogurt!” – Kevin
“This is my take on a quick, at-home version of Pho. Some of my ingredients are non-traditional, but it’s my recipe, right? My husband’s eyes light up when I hand him a giant bowl of this to enjoy and that’s what counts.” – Pamela
“A delicious old-fashioned homemade chicken noodle soup.” – Pam
“You may wish to substitute rotisserie for 2-3 chicken breasts. If you can find cream of chicken with herb, it’s a great addition.” – Melissa
“A quick, easy and tasty Thai style curried sweet potato and peanut chicken noodle soup.” – Kevin