This leftover chicken noodle soup is easy to make and can be made using the leftovers from a Sunday roast chicken dinner or cooked shredded chicken breasts.
This easy homemade chicken soup with leftover chicken is a delicious meal in itself. Great for lunch but also for dinner too.
Not only is this leftover chicken noodle soup packed with flavour and tons of vegetables but it's a real winter warmer.
I love making a roast chicken on Sunday and then using the leftovers to make lots of different recipes like my leftover roast chicken soup, which uses the actual chicken carcass, and my leftover chicken stir fry, which uses the meat.
Today this recipe is based on one of my earlier noodle soups, the Flu busting spicy chicken noodle soup recipe but made specifically using meat from a leftover roast chicken and without the spices too.
You can also use rotisserie chicken for this recipe.
If you're looking for other recipes using leftover chicken from a roast chicken or just leftover chicken meat then check out my list of other recipes from leftover chicken at the bottom you might like!
My chicken noodle soup with leftover chicken is extremely versatile.
Feel free to add any cooked vegetables you may have leftover from your roast. Or any other vegetables you have to hand.
For this soup, everything just goes into the same large soup pot. That's a bonus as it saves on the washing up!
As a homemade chicken noodle soup with egg noodles it's low in calories at just 238 calories per serving.
This soup will be ready to serve in 45 minutes. It should only take 15 minutes to prep then 30 minutes to cook.
The recipes makes 8 portions so there's plenty to feed a crowd or go into the freezer for future.
I hope you enjoy our favourite homemade chicken noodle soup recipe!
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Ingredients
- Chicken Stock
- Carrots
- Celery Sticks
- Parsnip
- Leek
- Onion
- Garlic Cloves
- Bay Leaf
- Cooked Leftover Chicken
- Chopped Fresh Parsley
- Egg Noodles
- Freshly Ground Salt And Black Pepper
See recipe card for quantities.
Step By Step Instructions
Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make this leftover chicken noodle soup recipe:
Step 1
- Place stock, carrots, celery, parsnip, leek, onion, garlic, and bay leaf in a large soup pot.
Step 2
- Simmer for 20 minutes or until all the vegetables are softened. Remove bay leaf.
Step 3
- Add cooked chicken, parsley, and egg noodles.
Step 4
- Simmer all chicken noodle soup ingredients for a further 10 minutes.
Step 5
- Season to taste. Serve.
Substitutions
- Chicken Stock - homemade chicken stock / broth is best. A good quality shop bought stock is fine.
- Carrots - you can substitute with other vegetables.
- Celery Sticks - you could leave these out.
- Parsnip - you can substitute with other vegetables.
- Leek - you can substitute with other vegetables.
- Onion - you can substitute with other vegetables.
- Garlic Cloves - use fresh cloves not from a jar.
- Bay Leaf - you could leave this out.
- Cooked Leftover Chicken - See FAQ's for what to do if you don't have leftover cooked chicken.
- Chopped Fresh Parsley - you could also use fresh thyme too.
- Egg Noodles - other types of pasta like macaroni could also be used.
- Freshly Ground Salt And Black Pepper
Equipment
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FAQ's
How To Store Chicken Noodle Soup?
This soup doesn't keep well in the fridge as the noodles will become mushy. It's best served the same day. It makes an ideal packed lunch.
Can I Freeze This Soup?
Yes the soup can be transferred to an airtight container as soon as cooled and frozen.
Can You Reheat Soup Made With Leftover Chicken?
Yes. Allow soup to thaw overnight in the fridge. It's best gently reheated on your stovetop. But you can also reheat it in the microwave.
How To Make This Soup Without Leftover Roast Chicken?
Boil 300g chicken breasts until cooked in the chicken stock before adding the vegetables (step 1). Then remove and shred the chicken breasts.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 L Chicken Stock
- 2 Carrots peeled & diced.
- 2 Celery sticks diced
- 1 Parsnip peeled & diced.
- 1 Leek sliced thinly
- 1 Small Onion sliced
- 2 Garlic Cloves crushed
- 1 bay leaf
- 300 g cooked leftover chicken
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 150 g egg noodles
- Freshly Ground Salt and Black Pepper
Instructions
- Place stock, carrots, celery, parsnip, leek, onion, garlic, and bay leaf in a large soup pot.
- Bring to the boil then turn down to simmer for 20 minutes or until all the vegetables are softened. Remove bay leaf.
- Add cooked chicken, parsley, and egg noodles.
- Simmer for a further 10 minutes.
- Season to taste and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition Label
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angiesrecipes
I love soups minus noodles 🙂 This is a delicious way to use up the leftover.
Neil
You can leave the noodles out of the soup if you want to Angie, not a problem! Thanks!
Mimi Rippee
A great way to use leftover chicken! Nice and healthy, too.
Neil
Thanks Mimi! I'm all for having zero waste in the kitchen!
Sherry M
great idea. I like to keep the carcass of a roast chook and use it to make soup another day. and you feel so virtuous too:=)
Neil
Exactly Sherry. You get everything you can out of that one chicken.
Shashi
I simply love that this delicious sounding chicken noodle soup can be made using leftover chicken - cuts down on the time and food waste! And love the leeks in this too! I have been on a soup kick and thick this is going to have to be made next!
Neil
Thank you Shashi! I hope you make this as it really is an excellent soup and you can pretty much use any other vegetables you want as substitutes for those I have suggested. Enjoy!
David @ Spiced
We've been eating soup like it's going out of style over here. It's part of our yearly holiday detox. I have to admit that chicken noodle soup is still one of my favorites - there's a reason it's a classic! We don't often roast our own chicken, but we will pick up a rotisserie chicken in the store. Like you, we always use the bones to make chicken stock for soup. This looks delicious...and perfect for today since I'm feeling a little under the weather!
Neil
Oh no! Well I'm sorry to hear that you are feeling under the weather today David. If I could send you a bowl of this chicken noodle soup over the Atlantic quickly it would definitely make you feel much better. Well I do hope you are feeling better soon and thanks for the comment and the rating!
Jeff the Chef @ Make It Like a Man!
You've gone straight to my heart with this one, Neil. I love ways to use leftovers, and I adore chicken noodle soup. One trick that I use is if I know there'll be leftovers, I keep the noodles separate from the soup, and combine them only in the individual servings. Or - and this is crazy but it really does work - I strain the broth out of the leftover soup and store the liquid and solids separately. I know, I'm a freak show, but it does work.
Neil
You're certainly not a freak Jeff! A person can enjoy their chicken noodle soup or leftovers however they please. That's my thoughts on the matter anyway!
Michelle
A great way to use leftover chicken -- so comforting and delicious! Way better than the canned version!
Neil
Thanks Michelle! I've never been a huge fan of canned soups. They just don't taste anything as good as the real thing!
Raymund | angsarap.net
Wow, this recipe sounds delicious and comforting! The use of leftover chicken is a great way to save time and resources, while still enjoying a tasty and filling meal. The addition of vegetables and egg noodles make it a well-rounded dish with a low calorie count. Can't wait to try it out!
Neil
It's one of our favourite winter soups, especially if we're feeling in need of some comfort food or a little under the weather!