It’s that time of year when just about every single kid in school districts around the U.S. are suffering from cold and flu. AKA the absolute worst. I hate seeing my kiddos sick just as any momma does and this week my house got hit with an icky virus, including myself. So it was time to get some Herbed Chicken Noodle Soup made for the whole family!
In my opinion, a delicious bowl of chicken soup is another form of medicine to help alleviate symptoms. It provides your body with much-needed nourishment when your immune system has seen better days. Plus, it’s simply delicious flavors that are easy on the tummy which is nice.
To really kick up the healing properties of classic chicken soup, I ‘doctored’ it up a bit 😉 I used nourishing bone broth (you can either make your own or I recommend buying Bonafide Provisions if you are opting for store-bought). I also add a touch of ginger and turmeric which are also known for their immune-boosting properties. To richen up the broth for a fantastic touch of flavor, I cook my soup with a ton of fresh herbs. Sage, thyme, and rosemary add the most wonderful depth to the soup that I just adore. The best part? It just gets better with time so if you have leftovers, that’s a great thing!
Sick or not sick, this Herbed Chicken Noodle Soup is just delicious and one that the whole family will just adore. In fact, Sutton (my 6-year-old) liked it so much she asked if I could pack it in her school lunch tomorrow!
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Herbed Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 2 cups carrots, diced or 1 large carrot
- 1.5 cups celery, diced or 3 stalks
- 1.5 cups yellow onion, diced or 1 small onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp kosher salt or more to taste
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper or more to taste
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 sprig fresh sage
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 8 cups Homemade Chicken Bone Broth or Broth low-sodium store-bought is fine
- 1 cup dried ditalini pasta sub orzo if you can't find it
- 2 cups cooked, chopped chicken I use rotisserie
- 2 tbsp lemon juice or 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Heat a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat with the olive oil. When the oil is shimmering, add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, kosher salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add in the rosemary, sage, thyme, bay leaves, ground turmeric, ground ginger, and paprika. Continue to cook, stirring, for 2 more minutes.
- Pour in the broth, increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
- When the soup reaches a boil, reduce to a simmer and add in the ditalini pasta and chopped chicken. Stir to combine and let cook, simmering uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente, about 15 minutes.
- Using tongs, remove the bay leaves and herb sprigs (it's okay if some of the leaves fell off into the soup). Stir in the lemon juice. Taste the soup and adjust seasonings, to taste. Serve and enjoy!
35 Comments
Kaitlyn Munoz
February 28, 2023 at 8:37 pmI don’t love soup, but I’m a little under the weather. I made this recipe and not only is it quick and easy to make, it’s so tasty! I’m excited to see how the leftovers taste over the next few days!
Alex
February 28, 2023 at 8:55 pmI am glad you enjoyed it! Get well soon!
Caroline
November 28, 2022 at 6:00 pmIs this soup whole30 if you omit the noodles? It is AMAZING!
Alex
November 28, 2022 at 8:27 pmYes, it would be!
Nicole
October 28, 2022 at 2:40 amLove the fresh herbs! Such an easy meal with lots of flavor.
Jillian Moon
May 25, 2022 at 11:41 pmCan you freeze this?
Alex
May 26, 2022 at 11:30 amYes!! Just keep in mind that the pasta kinda drinks up the broth, so when you reheat, just add additional broth to help rehydrate the soup. Or freeze it without the noodles in it, and add the noodles when you reheat it!
Sheenagh
April 14, 2022 at 2:20 amBest recipe for chicken noodle soup .
So delicious and very easy .
A huge hit in our house.
Thank you
Taylor
July 16, 2022 at 1:19 pmHow would I substitute Rubbed Sage for this – also I’m a fan of tarragon in soup, do you think it would pair well or should I stick with the current spices?
Thank you so much for this recipe!
Alex
July 20, 2022 at 5:04 pmTarragon would be a welcome addition!! If you used rubbed sage, I’d just do 1/2 tsp.
Kellar
April 13, 2022 at 11:57 pmThis is so good! I even make it for Passover and add matzo balls instead of pasta. It’s always a hit!!!
Maryann
March 8, 2022 at 2:33 amI found this recipe yesterday made today its so yummy!!! Its the most favorable chicken soup I’ve made. The addition of the spices really made the soup a flavor bomb. I wonder if adding fresh dill would also work. Will try with curly pasta next time
Jenna
December 12, 2021 at 6:40 pmThis soup is so easy to make and nourishing! Definitely a new favorite in our house.
Courtney
November 10, 2021 at 9:14 pmHow long to bake the chicken?
Nyree
September 27, 2021 at 3:06 amThis is by far the best chicken noodle soup I have ever had! The herbs add such a delicious flavorful taste and paprika has a small kick. It’s easy to make and a crowd pleaser. My husband loves it and I’ve made it for my extended family who also love it! I match the recipe, I sometimes add a few extra sprigs of thyme or sage. HIGHLY recommend!!
Allison
May 4, 2021 at 12:12 amHands down the best chicken noodle soup. My son was a little under the weather, and loved this. I’m gluten free so the only thing we did different was I cooked myself some gluten free noodles and my family regular noodles and added them in to our bowls at serving.
Caitlin
October 9, 2021 at 11:18 pmOMG this was delicious!!!! Hands down the best chicken soup I’ve ever made! So. Much. Flavor!! I even skipped the turmeric (bc I didn’t have any) and it was still phenomenal. This will be on repeat this fall and winter!
Brittany Warner
March 13, 2021 at 2:09 amHow many servings does this make?
Lori King
February 17, 2021 at 7:02 pmCan you tell me how much rosemary/thyme/sage to use if using dried. Our store was out of a lot due to snow.
Alex
February 19, 2021 at 5:40 pmI’d do 1/2 tsp each
Taylor B.
July 16, 2022 at 1:24 pmWould tarragon be a welcome addition to this phenomenal soup or would you skip it? I’ve loved it in other soups but don’t want to ruin a huge batch of it.
This soup is for friends who have Covid so any help is appreciated!
Thank you!
Lynne Greenwood
September 15, 2022 at 8:34 pmWhile making this soup on repeat, I’m telling my husband again how much I love your recipes!!! He suggested that I tell you myself!!!!
Alex
September 16, 2022 at 2:54 pmaw, I love that!! thanks for the comment and review, they always make my day.
Betsy
February 12, 2021 at 9:36 pmThis is delicious! I love the ginger & lemon in this, it goes from good to great! I’ll absolutely be making this again! Actually, I haven’t found any of your recipes I wouldn’t make again, and I’ve made a lot of them. I love that you use lots of herbs in your recipes. So much flavor!
Tyler
February 12, 2021 at 7:42 pmIs there a gluten free noodle you recommend for this? Excited to try this soup!
Alex
February 12, 2021 at 8:09 pmJovial makes great grain-free options! They may not have ditalini pasta but they do have orzo.
Jamie
January 24, 2021 at 8:13 pmIs it ok to do this in crockpot??
Alexis
December 30, 2020 at 12:25 amI make this at least once a week by request from my family! We love this recipie!
Tove Lewis
December 11, 2020 at 4:23 amThis is the ONLY chicken soup recipe you need. This soup is so freaking good!!
Shannon Coronado
November 24, 2020 at 3:57 amO.M.G!!! This is THE best chicken noodle soup ever! It has a parade of herbs and spices that I haven’t had in this kind of soup, it takes completely over the top!
Alex does it again!!
Alex
November 24, 2020 at 1:14 pmThank you so much!!!
Robin Godwin
November 5, 2020 at 3:17 pmI have made this soup several times. It is delicious!!!
Alex
November 5, 2020 at 9:53 pmThank you!!
Ashley
December 28, 2020 at 5:09 pmCan I sub wide egg noodles for the dried ditalini pasta? If so how much would you recommend? Thanks!!
Alex
January 2, 2021 at 2:39 pmYou definitely can– I’d do 2 cups.