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This Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe is quick and warm. It uses store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time. If you want a similar warming bowl with a different flavor, try this classic ginger garlic chicken noodle soup for another simple option.

why make this recipe

This soup is fast, comforting, and uses few steps. It is great for busy nights and when you want a homey meal with little work. Leftovers reheat well and the soup freezes fine.

how to make Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Ingredients :

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 leaf bay
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth or stock
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups uncooked pasta
• 2-3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded

Directions :

1. In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the carrots, onions, celery, and garlic, and sauté for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.
3. Stir in the dried thyme, dried parsley, and bay leaf.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and water.
5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for 15 minutes.
6. Stir in the uncooked pasta and shredded rotisserie chicken.
7. Continue cooking for about 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender and the chicken is heated through.

how to serve Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Serve the soup hot in bowls. Add fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon if you like. Offer crusty bread or crackers on the side.

how to store Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Cool the soup to room temperature then store in airtight containers. Keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months; thaw in the fridge before reheating.

tips to make Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Keep the pasta slightly undercooked if you plan to reheat the soup later. Taste and add salt near the end because the broth and chicken add salt. Use any short pasta you like.

variation (if any)

Add frozen peas in the last 2 minutes of cooking for color. Swap pasta for rice to make it gluten-free with cooked rice added at the end. Use fresh herbs instead of dried for a brighter flavor.

FAQs

Q: Can I use homemade chicken instead of rotisserie?

A: Yes. Use cooked, shredded chicken from your own pot of chicken.

Q: Can I make this in a slow cooker?

A: Yes. Add cooked chicken and pasta near the end and cook until pasta is tender.

Q: How do I keep the noodles from getting mushy?

A: Cook the noodles until just tender and add them at the last step. Or cook noodles separately and add when serving.

Conclusion

This simple soup warms and feeds the family fast, and you can find another version with extra tips in the Easy Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup guide.