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Flu Fighter Chicken Noodle Soup

40 minutes
4.63 from 145 votes
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by: Joanna Cismaru
10.01.20

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This Flu Fighter Chicken Noodle Soup is loaded with good for you ingredients, it’s cozy and the epitome of comfort food. Perfect for when you’re feeling congested or experiencing flu-like symptoms.

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It’s officially flu season here and it seems like everywhere I go, someone is sick with the flu. We’ve had one of the coldest weeks here in Alberta so it’s officially soup season, and I love making lots of soups, especially easy soups like this flu fighter chicken noodle soup.

This soup is loaded with anti-oxidant rich vegetables, loads of chicken and noodles. I made this soup with already cooked chicken to speed it up, but if you have the time, I strongly recommend cooking your own chicken and using that broth.

But does it really fight the flu?

Ever wonder why chicken soup is so commonly eaten when sick? Well this soup is chock full of nutrients, especially when the broth is homemade. All that bone marrow packed with white blood cells releases into your soup and makes for a hearty broth.

My recipe is also teeming with those classic veggies, like carrot and celery. Lots of hot soup can also help clear out congestion, meaning it’s a great option for allergy season too!

Not your soup next door

You’ll find a few different ingredients in this soup, like the hot sauce, soy sauce and herbs de Provence but trust me when I say you will not want to skip those ingredients. It’s what makes this soup special and gives it that wonderful flavor. A bowl of this soup and you’ll feel so much better! I used some egg noodles I had, but feel free to use the pasta of your choice.

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Ingredients

Detailed measurements and instructions can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.

  • Veggies – Just the classic 3 today: carrot, celery, and onion.
  • Chicken – Cooked or roasted chicken all chopped up, don’t worry about holding onto the bones or skin today.
  • Spices – Herbs de Provence is what we’re using for extra dimension today. It’s a blend of herbs that typically include marjoram, savory, oregano, thyme, and rosemary.
  • Herbs – Fresh dill, green onion, and parsley – believe me these herbs were invented to be put in chicken soup!
  • Garlic – Use as much or little as you like.
  • Broth – We want low sodium today – super important as we want to control the sodium content off our soup! Remember you can always add more salt but it’s hard to take away once it’s been incorporated!
  • Sauces – Just a bit of hot sauce and some soy sauce.
  • Noodles – Some egg noodles, I like something that cooks up super quick and doesn’t overpower some of those simpler flavors we have going on.
  • Seasoning – Just a bit of salt and pepper.
  • Red pepper flakes – Totally optional but they will lend a bit more heat to your soup.
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How to make Flu Fighter Chicken Noodle Soup

  1. Saute the sauteables: In a large Dutch oven or soup pot heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic, red pepper flakes, herbs de Provence and stir. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes until the onion softens a bit and becomes translucent.
  2. Combine the soup: Add the hot sauce, soy sauce, salt, pepper, cooked chicken, dill, parsley and stir. Add the chicken broth and stir. Add the noodles, and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Garnish with more parsley and serve.

Other cooking methods

You don’t just have to make this hearty, good for the soul flu fighter soup on the stove top, you can most definitely make it with some of the other kitchen gadgets you’ve been itching to use.

Slow cooker

Set it and forget it! This recipe is super minimal effort required and can be made while you’re busy at work, just follow my recipe right here on the blog for chicken noodle soup in the crock pot.

Pressure cooker

Chicken noodle soup in under 15 minutes? And I’m not talking any of that pre made stuff, no I mean the real illness fighting deal. Whip it up in my flash with my recipe here.

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Want to make your own stock?

Well I won’t fault you for it, and neither will your taste buds after they’ve tried the deliciousness that is homemade broth! Here’s how to make your own very own home made chicken stock.

  1. Roast your bones with a touch of olive oil in a deep pot till they’ve browned. Add 2 roughly chopped carrots, 2 roughly chopped celery stalks, and an onion cut in half. Allow these to get a bit of color as well.
  2. Add 8 cups of water – or more if your pot is deep enough!
  3. Bring this mixture to a gentle boil before turning the heat down to a high simmer, allow this to cook away for 2 hours covered. Skim the fat off the top as needed.
  4. Strain out the solid bits and allow the stock to cool before storing! I like to keep home made stock in my freezer till needed for soups or any variety of dishes.

Some tips

  • Keep in mind that your fresh herbs are delicate! Keep an eye on them after incorporating them into your soup, especially the dill. If you notice your dill is wilting too quickly feel free to save it for the end.
  • If you use dried herbs keep in mind that they are more flavor concentrated than fresh, one tablespoon of fresh equals one teaspoon of dried.
  • Reserve some of the rich broth separately and freeze for illness fighting power whenever you need it!
flu fighter chicken noodle soup in a beige dutch oven

Leftovers

Homemade chicken noodle soup will last 3 – 4 days in the fridge in an airtight container.

This flu fighter chicken noodle soup freezes amazingly as well! Just be sure to pack up to store before adding any noodles as they tend to turn mushy when thawed. Stored in an airtight container this soup will stay fresh frozen for 4 – 6 months. Just thaw it overnight in it’s container in the fridge before reheating on the stove.

Craving more delicious soup? Try these recipes:

  • Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings
  • Chicken and Dumplings
  • Red Lentil and Chicken Soup
  • Lasagna Soup
  • Broccoli Cheese Soup
  • Italian Wedding Soup
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Flu Fighter Chicken Noodle Soup

4.63 from 145 votes
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Total: 40 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 6
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This Flu Fighter Chicken Noodle Soup is loaded with good for you ingredients, it’s cozy and the epitome of comfort food. Perfect for when you’re feeling congested or experiencing flu-like symptoms.

Equipment

  • 6 Quart Dutch Oven

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 medium carrots chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoon herbs de Provence
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce I used Sriracha
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded or chopped
  • 2 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 8 cups chicken broth low sodium, 2 32 oz boxes
  • 3 cups dry egg noodles
  • 2 green onions chopped for garnish
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Instructions

  • In a large Dutch oven or soup pot heat the olive oil over medium high heat.
  • Add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic, red pepper flakes, herbs de Provence and stir. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes until the onion softens a bit and becomes translucent.
  • Add the hot sauce, soy sauce, salt, pepper, cooked chicken, dill, parsley and stir. Add the chicken broth and stir. Add the noodles, and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Garnish with more parsley and chopped green onions.

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Recipe Notes

  1. Herbs de Provence is a common herb blend including rosemary, marjoram, thyme, sage, savory, and lavender. If you can’t find it, you can replace it with other herbaceous blends such as Italian seasoning.
  2. If you find the soup is too thick for your preference, feel free to add more chicken broth as needed.
  3. Refrigerate soup in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Chicken soup or broth goes bad quicker than cooked chicken by itself.
  4. Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 335kcal (17%)Carbohydrates: 27.5g (9%)Protein: 31.5g (63%)Fat: 10.4g (16%)Saturated Fat: 2.1g (13%)Cholesterol: 77mg (26%)Sodium: 1352mg (59%)Fiber: 2.4g (10%)Sugar: 3.5g (4%)
Course:Lunch, Soup
Cuisine:American
Keyword:chicken noodle soup, flu fighter
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  1. Kristy M. says

    May 12, 2022 at 7:02 pm

    5 stars
    This is by far the best chicken noodle soup recipe I have ever made! Thank you for sharing this. My son has the flu and I came across this. It’s phenomenal!

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      May 12, 2022 at 8:06 pm

      So glad you liked it!

      Reply
  2. Noreen says

    January 7, 2022 at 8:45 am

    5 stars
    This is my go to chicken soup. It is an absolute favorite in our home. I have been making it quite a bit lately to give to friends who are feeling unwell, and they just love it. The only thing I change is how much hot sauce (kick) I add, as it all depends on who will be eating it. 🙂

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      January 7, 2022 at 10:13 am

      I’m so glad you like it!

      Reply
  3. StillLearning says

    October 30, 2021 at 1:28 pm

    5 stars
    Beyond fabulous!I had a bunch of chicken to use up so I made this recipe as something new to try. I used 2 large chicken breasts. Cooked them first and shredded them. A must have. Since hubby and I don’t like hot sauce or spicy food, I left that out. Good thing. I also reduced the red pepper flakes to about 15-20 pieces. It had plenty of kick from something…that and the herbs de provence? I made my own herbs de provence using the spices she recommended, excluding lavender and sage. (Many folks are allergic to lavender, including me.) 1/8 tsp. of each. The flavor was out of this world. We did have to add more salt at the end.

    I really can’t say enough about this soup. If I was sick, it would be fantastic! It is so flavorful I couldn’t stop eating it! I used handmade Amish egg noodles (so much better than factory noodles) and they were perfect. With the exception of the hot sauce, I followed the recipe exactly. The ratios were great. No need to cook the noodles separately. Just follow recipe. Also, this as written is more like a stew. After sitting overnight, I added another whole box of broth and made it into a “soup” as the noodles must have soaked up some of the liquid. The proportions for soup seemed right then. THANK YOU JO for an outstanding chicken noodle soup recipe. No more bland soup again!

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      October 30, 2021 at 5:17 pm

      I’m so happy to hear you liked it so much. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Kat Hensley says

    October 29, 2021 at 7:24 pm

    I had this soup a few months ago when I wasn’t feeling well and I swear it actually helped me feel better! Made it again today just because and it’s really is delicious!! I had a question, can you freeze the soup to have on hand?

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      October 29, 2021 at 7:39 pm

      Absolutely, instructions under leftovers. 🙂

      Reply
      • Kat Hensley says

        October 29, 2021 at 8:09 pm

        Thank you!!

  5. Amy Buckenmayer says

    October 26, 2021 at 2:12 pm

    5 stars
    Insanely delicious. Made it in my Ninja Foodi for a friend who woke up feeling awful. Slight mods: Used a 30 Oz roasted chicken from the grocer that I shredded. Three carrots, three celery hearts. Mixed Cottage Inn unsalted stock, O Organics (Acme) low sodium broth. Cooked wide egg noodles separately and added to each individual bowl. Cooked 7 minutes on HI on pressure cooker setting. A must-have for the fall and winter!! Thank you, Jo!

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      October 26, 2021 at 6:05 pm

      My pleasure, so glad you liked it!

      Reply
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