Description
This comforting Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup recipe is a quick and easy way to transform store-bought rotisserie chicken into a hearty, flavorful meal. Packed with tender vegetables, fragrant herbs, and tender pasta, this soup is perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep, delivering all the warmth and satisfaction of homemade chicken noodle soup in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 leaf bay
Liquids and Proteins
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth or stock
- 1 cup water
- 2-3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
Pasta
- 2 cups uncooked pasta
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped carrots, yellow onion, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add Seasonings and Liquids: Stir in the dried thyme, dried parsley, and bay leaf. Pour in the chicken broth and water. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop fully.
- Cook Pasta and Add Chicken: Stir in the uncooked pasta and shredded rotisserie chicken into the simmering soup. Continue cooking for approximately 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the chicken is thoroughly heated through. Remove the bay leaf before serving and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
- Use any pasta shape you prefer; small shapes like egg noodles, shells, or ditalini work well.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute with gluten-free pasta.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley or thyme at the end for extra freshness.
- The soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Leftover soup can also be frozen for up to 2 months; add pasta only when reheating to avoid mushiness.
