I’ve been making this recipe for so many years. There are quite a few chicken soup recipes on my website (see a few recommendations at the end of this post), but this is by far the best chicken soup recipe I’ve ever made. I adapted it slightly from a recipe of the same name on the Cooking Light website so many years ago. It has been my favorite ever since. And everyone who tries it agrees!
Why is this the Best Chicken Noodle Soup recipe?
One of the reasons why this Roasted Chicken Noodle Soup is the best is because it’s so simple to make. You just saute veggies in a tiny bit of oil, add flour and spices, then add the broth and simmer away. Adding roasted chicken is a huge timesaver. Just grab a roasted chicken from the store and tear apart the chicken while it’s still warm (it slides right off the bone!) The addition of evaporated milk is a secret (must-use) ingredient that makes this soup just a little bit creamy. Don’t even think of using regular milk. Evaporated milk is more concentrated, and it’s an essential ingredient in this soup!
Do you have to add noodles to this soup?
If you’re eating lower carb or if you’re gluten-free, skip the noodles in this soup. It’s perfectly delicious made just as a chicken soup with no noodles.
What are the best reasons to make Roasted Chicken Noodle Soup?
I make this soup all year long, and I truly make it probably about twice per month. We really love to have this soup in our house for dinner, but it makes a great lunch too. I gift it to sick friends, and I share it with neighbors. It’s the best chicken noodle soup recipe! If you are looking for more chicken recipes, you might like to try my Lemon Chicken Rice Soup or this Tuscan Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner. Ranch Chicken, Chicken Divan and Bang Bang Chicken are also good chicken recipes!
