Carl’s Chicken Noodle Soup

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 50 min.

Makes

10 servings (4 quarts)

Updated: Mar. 14, 2022
Add a crusty loaf of warm bread and this savory soup is an instant meal!—Carl Bates, Pleasanton, California
Carl's Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cans (49-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
  • 2 cups frozen sliced okra, thawed
  • 3 celery ribs, sliced
  • 1-1/2 cups cut fresh green beans
  • 3 medium carrots, sliced
  • 1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3-1/2 cups uncooked egg noodles

Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven, saute chicken and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the broth, okra, celery, beans, carrots, corn, parsley, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  2. Stir in noodles; cook 5-7 minutes longer or until tender. Discard bay leaves.

Can you freeze Carl's Chicken Noodle Soup?

Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 174 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 1449mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.