Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup - beautifully plated pasta dish

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Tender chicken, egg noodles, and vegetables in a rich golden broth. Canadian comfort food at its most healing.

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

30 min

Servings

6

Calories

250

Ingredients

  • 400 g pasta (your choice of shape)
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Base

    While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Build the Sauce

    Add the main sauce ingredients to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavours meld together, about 3-5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Combine

    Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss vigorously, adding pasta water as needed to achieve a silky consistency that coats every strand.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Plate immediately and garnish with fresh herbs and freshly grated cheese. Serve hot with crusty bread on the side.

Chef's Notes

β€œI always cook the pasta separately and add it to individual bowls. If it sits in hot broth, it absorbs all the liquid overnight.”

β€” Chef Luca Bianchi

Nutrition Facts

250

cal

22g

Protein

21g

Fat

42g

Carbs

7g

Fiber

553mg

Sodium

Tips & Tricks

  • β€’Always salt your pasta water generously β€” it should taste like the sea.
  • β€’Reserve a cup of starchy pasta water before draining. It's liquid gold for emulsifying sauces.
  • β€’Cook pasta 1 minute less than the package says if finishing it in the sauce.

Reviews (3)

David C.β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

Restaurant quality at home. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out amazing. The pasta water trick really makes the sauce come together.

Lisa P.β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

Made this for a dinner party and everyone wanted the recipe. It's impressive enough for guests but easy enough for Tuesday night.

Robert B.β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

Five stars! The flavour combination is spot on. I added a little extra garlic because that's how we like it, and it was incredible.