Garlic & Herb Chicken Noodle Soup (Cozy Homemade Comfort)

There’s nothing like homemade soup… especially when it starts with a rotisserie chicken.

If there’s one meal that feels like a warm hug, it’s this Garlic & Herb Chicken Noodle Soup. I made it in my honeydew green Dutch oven on a crisp Sunday afternoon — Ember was napping, the house smelled like fresh herbs and butter, and I couldn’t help but smile thinking, “this is mama magic.”

As soon as the weather turns chilly, I crave a big pot of something hearty and healing simmering on the stove. This one checks every box — cozy, deeply nourishing, and perfect to freeze for later. I love keeping a few containers tucked away in the freezer, so when someone in the family starts to feel under the weather, we’ve got real chicken soup ready to go — no extra effort needed.

It’s made extra nourishing with homemade bone broth (don’t worry, it’s easier than it sounds!) and filled with cozy flavors from leek, lemon, and fresh herbs. I love using a rotisserie chicken here — it gives that slow-simmered flavor with half the effort, perfect for a weekend kitchen rhythm that still leaves time for rest.

🥣 Garlic & Herb Chicken Noodle Soup

Servings: 8–10
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (includes bone broth time)
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

🥕 What You’ll Need (Ingredients)

• 1 rotisserie chicken (meat pulled; save bones for broth)
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 leek, sliced
• 1 bunch celery, chopped
• 1 bunch carrots, sliced
• 4–6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 Tbsp butter
• 2 quarts homemade bone broth (see below)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 Tbsp chopped rosemary
• 1 Tbsp chopped sage
• 2 Tbsp chopped parsley (plus more for garnish)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Sea salt + black pepper, to taste
• 2–3 cups organic shell noodles

How to Make Homemade Bone Broth 🍗 (Instant Pot Method)

1. Place rotisserie chicken bones in Instant Pot.
2. Add salt, pepper, herbs, and a splash of apple cider vinegar if you’d like (it helps extract minerals).
3. Fill to “max” line with water.
4. Pressure cook on High for 1 hour.
5. Strain and save 2 quarts for the soup. (Freeze any extra for future recipes!)

🍋 Healthy Swaps & Nourishing Notes

• Homemade Bone Broth = Liquid Gold: It’s rich in collagen, minerals, and flavor. If you’ve never made it, this is your sign! Using a rotisserie chicken means half the work is already done — and you’ll get double duty from one bird.
• Gluten-Free Option: Swap shell noodles for chickpea or brown rice pasta.
• Extra Veggies: Add spinach, kale, or zucchini noodles at the end for a nutrient boost.

Full Printable Recipe Below:

Garlic & Herb Chicken Noodle Soup

Amy Belle

A cozy, nourishing chicken noodle soup made with homemade bone broth, rotisserie chicken, and fresh herbs. Perfect for chilly days or to stock your freezer for cold season.

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Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

To Make Bone Broth1 hour hr

Total Time1 hour hr 40 minutes mins

CourseDinner, Lunch

CuisineAmerican

Servings8

Calories280 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Large Dutch Oven or Pot (6-7 Quarts)
• 1 Instant Pot to make broth (or stovetop pot)

Ingredients

  

• 1 rotisserie chicken (meat pulled; save bones for broth)
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 leek, cleaned and sliced
• 1 bunch celery, chopped
• 1 bunch carrots, sliced
• 4-6 cloved garlic, chopped
• 3 tsp butter
• 2 quarts homemade chicken bone broth (see below)
• 1 lemon juiced
• 1 tsp each chopped fresh thyme, rosemary, and sage (or dried)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
• Sea Salt + Black Pepper to taste
• 1 package shell noodles I like Rummo Organic

Instructions

 

Homemade Bone Broth (Instant Pot)

• Place rotisserie chicken bones in Instant Pot.
• Add salt, pepper, herbs, and a splash of apple cider vinegar if you’d like (it helps extract minerals).
• Fill to “max” line with filtered water.
• Pressure cook on High for 1 hour.
• Strain and save 2 quarts for the soup. (Freeze any extra for future recipes!)

To make the soup:

• In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, leek, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until fragrant and softened, about 8–10 minutes.
• Add herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the veggies.
• Pour in the bone broth and bring to a gentle boil.
• Add the pulled chicken and noodles. Lower heat to a simmer and cook until noodles are tender, about 10–12 minutes.
• Finish with lemon juice and a handful of fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Notes

Nutrition (per serving, approx):

Calories: 280 | Protein: 22g | Carbs: 18g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 3g

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Notes:

• Add extra lemon juice for brightness before serving.
• Freezes beautifully — reheat with a splash of broth or water.
• Use any pasta shape you love — shells, egg noodles, or orzo all work!

Keywordbone broth, chicken soup, cozy comfort food, cozy fall recipes, easy dinner, family meals, freezer-friendly, garlic and herb, one pot meals, rotisserie chicken recipes, winter recipes

Storage & Meal Prep Tips

• Fridge: Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze in your favorite deli containers (link) — I love stocking a few portions so I can pull one out whenever a cold hits or someone needs a little comfort in a bowl.
• Reheat Tip: Add a splash of broth or water when reheating to keep the noodles soft.

🍞 Serve it With

I love pairing this with my Crusty Artisan Bread (No-Knead Overnight)— a hearty, golden loaf that soaks up every bit of that garlicky, herby broth… and it’s SO easy to make!

Enjoy! 💛

Make a big batch of this soup, pour it into containers, and tuck a few into your freezer — your future self (and your family) will thank you when the sniffles hit or dinner feels like too much work. If you give it a try, tag @healthyhoneydew — I’d love to see your cozy soup prep in action.

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