I love soup! Especially any type of Chicken Soup… after all, it is good for the Soul. I have to tell you, not too long ago, my family my hurt feelings. They told me they loved Chick-fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup. They never actually said more than my homemade soup, but I got the hint. As someone who prides themselves on the fact that fresh food made at home is always best, this was hard to swallow. To be honest, they really hurt my feelings! Seriously, how could a fast food restaurant have better soup than the kind I made homemade?
While I do find Chick-fil-A to be one of the best fast food restaurants, I just couldn’t accept this. I became obsessed I was on a mission to make my soup better equally as good as Chick-fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup.
After many experiments in the kitchen, I found the key to making an amazing Chicken Noodle Soup. The secret ingredient is using the leftover Chicken Carcass from a Garlic, Lemon Rosemary Roasted Chicken. This revelation actually made me very happy. I love that I am now using the entire Chicken, without any waste, to make a delicious stock for my Almost Chick-fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Onion, chopped fine
- 4 Celery Stalks, diced
- 4 Carrots, diced
- 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 12 Cups of Water
- 1 Chicken Carcass, Garlic Lemon Rosemary Roasted Chicken or your choice
- 2 Chicken Bouillon Cubes
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 4 tablespoons fresh Parsley, minced
- 2 1/2 Cups Egg Noodles
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil in large Pot.
- Add Onion, Celery, Carrrots and Garlic and saute until soft.
- Add Water and Chicken Carcass and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours.
- Remove Carcass, making sure there are no bones left in the broth.
- When Chicken is cool enough to touch, pick bones clean, discarding bones, skin and cartilage.
- Add Chicken back into the broth.
- Add Chicken Bouillon, Bay Leaves and Parsley and bring to a boil again.
- Once boiling, bring back down to a simmer and add Egg Noodles
- Simmer for 1/2 hour.
- Season with Salt and Pepper if needed
Guess who made a Chicken Noodle Soup that the entire family is now craving? The flavor of this broth is so intense. Using the chicken carcass and the layers of flavor from the veggies takes this soup to another level! My family thinks this Chicken Noodle Soup is the Bomb! Full diclosure: I have no idea how Chick-fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup is made. This is totally my version.
Kid Ratings: Alexandra 10, Ronnie 9.5, Reis 9.5, Riley 8.0 = One proud Mom!
This week’s Sunday Supper is hosted by Pam, from The Meltaways. Her recipes and her blog are just amazing. It is such an honor to have one of our #SundaySupper Moderators hosting this week’s event!
The #SundaySupper family will be digging out their stock pots and slow cookers to serve up these amazing Sunday Supper Soup Recipes:
Do The Chicken Dance (chicken {or other poultry} soups)
- Chicken Tortellini & White Bean Soup at Flour On My Face
- Chicken Gnocchi at Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
- Chicken Cheese Soup by There and Back Again
- Chicken Tortellini Soup by Country Girl In The Village
- Chicken Soup with Leeks, Onions and Fennel by Shockingly Delicious
- Family Style Tablescape featuring Chicken Tortilla Soup by An Appealing Plan
- Yucatan Chicken Lime Soup (Sopa de Lima) by The Weekend Gourmet
- Chicken Meatball, Spinach and Orzo Soup from Gourmet Drizzles
- Ground Turkey and Vegetable Soup at The Messy Baker
- Cheesy Chipotle Chicken Sausage Chowder by Cupcakes and Kale Chips
- Chick-Fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup by Family Foodie
- Chicken Vegetable Noodle Soup at Cupcakes and Pearls
- Healthy Bean and Sausage Soup by Momma’s Meals
Where’s The Beef (Beef Soups)
- Chili with Black Beans by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Vegetable and Beef Soup by Supper For a Steal
- Swabian Beef Spaetzle +1 Soup (Gaisburger Marsch) at Galactosemia in PDX
- Bacon Cheeseburger Soup by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Beef Pho Soup by No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
- Frijol con Carne by MarocMama
- Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef and Noodle Soup) by Neighborfood
Pass The Pork. Please (Pork or Sausage Soups)
- Smoked Sausage and Wild Rice Soup at Mama, Mommy, Mom
- Louisiana Caldo by Catholic Foodie
- Sweet potato and Spanish chorizo soup at My Cute Bride
- Soft Tofu Soup (Soondubu Jjigae) by Hip Foodie Mom
Under The Sea (Seafood Soups)
- Shrimp Miso Noodle Soup at Pescetarian Journal
- Szechuan Fish Soup by The Urban Mrs.
- New England Clam Chowder at Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Hearty Okra Shrimp Gumbo Laced with Coconut Oil by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Bacon and Shrimp Bisque at Big Bear’s Wife
- Lobster Bisque by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Chinese Fish Maw Soup by My Trials in The Kitchen
- Thai Curry Coconut Mussel Soup by Noshing With The Nolands
Eat Your Veggies (Chock Full o’ Vegetables Soups)
- Not-So-Mini-Strone at The Foodie Army Wife
- French Onion Soup by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Spicy Sweet Potato and Corn Soup at Magnolia Days
- Creamy Cheddar Potato Soup at Daily Dish Recipes
- Rather French Onion Soup by What Smells So Good?
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup by Hezzi D’s Books and Cooks
- Cream of Ancho Chile Soup from La Cocina de Leslie
- Pasta e Fagoli Soup at Cravings of a Lunatic
- Miso Soup by Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Vegetable Consommé with Semolina Dumplings – Grießknödel at Masala Herb
- Vegetable Medley Soup with Broccoli and Leeks at Chattering Kitchen
- Smoky Kale and Tomato Soup with Garlic Croutons by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Coconut Corn Chowder at Mangoes and Chutney
- Make Your Own (Gluten Free) Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup at The Meltaways
- Ital Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup at The Lovely Pantry
- Chunky Vegetable and Barley Soup at Curious Cuisiniere
- Corn Soup with Crispy Tortilla Strips at Ninja Baking
- Jalapeno Beer Cheese Soup by The Hand That Rocks The Ladle
- Wild Mushroom Soup at Food Lust People Love
- Creamy Carrot Soup at Cookistry
- Vermicelli Soup by Damn Delicious
- Country Split Pea Soup with Bacon and Potatoes at girlichef
Some Don’t Like It Hot (Chilled Soups)
- Chilled Strawberry Soup at Juanita’s Cocina
- Bread and Tomato Soup – Gazpacho Style at Vintage Kitchen Notes
Of course once you have seen all of the recipes for the day, you’ll not want to miss our #SundaySupper conversation on twitter each Sunday. We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. This week we will be sharing out special soup recipes! Follow the #SundaySupper hash tag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat.
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DB-The Foodie Stuntman
February 24, 2013 at 6:36 amI ate at Chick-fil-A once but haven’t gone back because I have felt I could make a better chicken sandwich at home but have never tried their chicken soup. Honestly, I don’t think I’d go back to do so because I now have this recipe to try,
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers
February 24, 2013 at 8:19 amChick-fil-A? Yuck! Now if they served soup like yours, I would go there everyday! What a fantastic recipe! I t looks so delicious!!!!!!!!!
Lane @ Supper for a Steal
February 24, 2013 at 8:25 amI have never tried Chick-Fil-A’s soup, but I bet yours is better. I’m not usually a huge chicken noodle fan, but I think one made with egg noodles would be delish.
Lorrie
February 24, 2013 at 8:31 amI love chick-fil-A’s chicken soup. Thanks so much. Hubby not feeling so good this weekend. So I was going to make chicken noodle soup. But I’m going to try this recipe. Thanks so much. I love all your recipes. Have a great Sunday!
Shannon @VillageGirlBlog
February 24, 2013 at 9:41 amWe don’t have Chick-Fil-A around us, but this soup looks like old fashion goodness. The kind that warms your soul and your body. Yum to Chicken and Noodles!
Jennie @themessybakerblog
February 24, 2013 at 9:45 amIsabel, your version of this soup looks fantastic. Homemade is always better. Love it!
Arlene @FlourOnMyFace
February 24, 2013 at 9:51 amI’ve never had the Chick-fil-A soup but I am pretty sure yours tasted better right from the start! It looks great!
Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom)
February 24, 2013 at 9:57 amI would choose homemade soup over any fast food soup! 🙂 This looks and sounds great! Also, your photos are really great! Is that Lightroom working for you? 🙂
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
February 24, 2013 at 10:07 amI really wish I had a whole chicken here today. it is crazy snowy, and this would make a perfect dinner!
MLuisa My cute bride (@Mycutebride)
February 24, 2013 at 10:15 amCan you believe I’ve never had a noodle soup? I really must try it, this recipe looks great, so I’m saving it for late.
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips
February 24, 2013 at 10:21 amYou are an amazing cook, and this soup looks awesome, but sadly we all have to sometimes admit that some places make things better than we do. This sounds horrible, but I don’t want to even attempt Broccoli Cheddar Soup because I LOVE Panera. But think of all thing things that YOU do make better than anyone else!
Krayl @AnAppealingPlan
February 24, 2013 at 10:46 amDid someone say chick-fil-a? That’s enough to make my mouth water right there! Nice recipe Isabel
Susan
February 24, 2013 at 11:01 amFor fast food, Chick-Fil-A makes an okay soup, but I can’t eat there anymore, so yours will do and is most like 110% better. 🙂
Miranda @ Mangoes and Chutney
February 24, 2013 at 11:05 amNothing like good chicken soup! That is one of the things I missed this winter becoming a vegan. Mmmm.
Tara
February 24, 2013 at 11:24 amChick-Fil-A is not up here in Canada but I bet your soup is hands down way better. Looks delish!!
Alaiyo Kiasi
February 24, 2013 at 12:02 pmMy 20-year-old son loves Chick-Fil-A (he’s not a Pescetarian like me). Yours looks like the real thing! Beautiful photos as well.
Alaiyo
Bea
February 24, 2013 at 12:07 pmWhat a great way to use up all of the chicken by making the broth with the carcass of the leftover chicken. It sounds like an absolutely amazing soup. And yes, homemade food is always the best 🙂
Amanda @ MarocMama
February 24, 2013 at 12:42 pmI’ve never eaten at chick-fil-a but this soup looks wonderful. I too love using chicken carcass for stock – makes soup really delicious.
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen
February 24, 2013 at 12:47 pmMy mother stocks carcasses in the fridge but then forget to use them… This soup is the ultimate comfort Isabel, a good chicken broth and noodles!
foodwanderings
February 24, 2013 at 12:53 pmYum. Chicken soup is always comforting. What a great sunday supper roundup. One of these days I will be organized enough to join. Love it though.:)
Wendy (The Weekend Gourmet)
February 24, 2013 at 12:59 pmThis looks way better than CFA chicken noodle soup…and you know exactly what you’ve put into it. I always save my chicken bones, but end up tossing them when I can’t figure out what to do with them. Problem solved!
Hezzi-D
February 24, 2013 at 1:42 pmMy husband eats this soup everytime we eat at Chick-Fil-A. I can’t’ wait to make this for him at home!
Diana @GourmetDrizzles
February 24, 2013 at 2:06 pmCan’t wait to try this version… all the perfect ingredients for a perfect Chicken Noodle Soup!! I once interviewed S. Truett Cathy for a magazine article I was writing. At the end of a very nice phone interview, I thanked him so much and he thanked me and said “eat more chicken!” before he hung up. Still cracks me up… what a nice man! 😉
Bre
February 12, 2017 at 9:01 pmThat sounds like a fantastic experience!!
Tammi @ Momma's Meals
February 24, 2013 at 2:11 pmSomething about good ol fashioned egg noodles that brings me back to eating soup like this as a kid!! Love it!
Conni @FoodieArmyWife
February 24, 2013 at 4:14 pmBeautiful soup Isabel! Chicken Noodle is such a classic…MMmmm!
The Ninja Baker
February 24, 2013 at 5:01 pmYour recipe is a keeper, Isabel. Almost Chick Fil a Chicken Noodle is the ultimate comfort soup!
Liz
February 24, 2013 at 8:03 pmI can totally relate! My kiddos always liked the boxed brownies with frosting better than my homemade version! I was crushed. I think their taste buds finally matured as they haven’t asked for the boxed ones in years! I know your chicken soup is way better than Chick Fil-A’s!
Cindy
February 24, 2013 at 9:06 pmI won’t go to chick-fil-a but I do love chicken soup. Yours sound delicious Isabel!
Renee
February 25, 2013 at 2:45 pmI never, ever toss a chicken or turkey carcass. Or a ham bone. They make the best homemade stocks. Your recipe sounds good with the flavored chicken chicken carcass being used for the stock. It’s an extra added touch that I am sure is what made it so good and why your family enjoyed it so much.
Angie @ Big Bear's Wife
February 25, 2013 at 2:50 pmI love Chick-fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup! But I would love it even more if I made it at home! Great Recipe, Isabel!
Sarah Reid, RHNC (@jo_jo_ba)
February 25, 2013 at 3:32 pmI could really go for a bowl of that right now!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom
February 26, 2013 at 2:00 amIsabel, yes! you have to use the chicken carcass!! 🙂 This is how I make the broth for a Korean soup I make all the time. . it’s so wonderful and adds so much flavor! LOVE the kid’s ratings. . how cute is that?! 🙂
Laura | Small Wallet, Big Appetite
February 26, 2013 at 3:08 pmUsing the chicken carcass is am absolute must in my book. Not only does it make the best soup but it also utilizes your ingredients completely resulting in less waste and money saved. Two big things in my book.
Linda@There and Back Again
February 26, 2013 at 11:37 pmYour using the chicken carcass reminds me of making turkey soup after Thanksgiving with the turkey carcass. For some reason, that roasted carcass gives off so much flavor! Your soup looks wonderful.
Heather @girlichef
February 27, 2013 at 9:07 amI didn’t even realize that Chik-Fil-A had soup! I’d definitely opt for a big, soul-warming pot of your homemade soup anyday. This sounds amazing, Isabel.
chatteringkitchen
February 28, 2013 at 5:05 amThis soup sounds delicious
katie
February 28, 2013 at 7:11 amyum! i love chicken soup of all kinds. the lemon-garlic chicken carcass definitely sounds like a secret ingredient.
Kacie
October 12, 2013 at 2:06 pmOMG made this last night….eating it for lunch today! It is truly amazing. My husband loves it as well. You totally hit the nail on the head with this one. SUPER FABULOUS. Will totally be my recipe from now on!! Thank you so much for sharing.
FamilyFoodie
October 13, 2013 at 9:38 amI am so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for letting me know, you made my day.
valdosta, ga
February 8, 2014 at 9:05 pmI suggest cooking the noodles 15 minutes and more chicken cubes
FamilyFoodie
February 9, 2014 at 7:16 amThanks so much for the suggestion Marie. I will give your version a try.