Smoked Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe (2024)

This Smoked Chicken Noodle Soup has leftover smoked chicken, vegetables, and noodles. The homemade broth is full of smoky flavor, turning a simple soup into an unforgettable meal.

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The main ingredient of this homemade chicken noodle soup is smoked chicken. It has an amazing smoke flavor that regular chicken doesn't even come close to.

You can make smoked stock with Pellet Grill Smoked Whole Chicken, Smoked Chicken Legs On Pellet Grill, Smoked Pineapple Stand Chicken, or Pellet Grill Smoked Beer Can Chicken. If you don't have a pellet smoker, add a splash of liquid smoke to get that smoky flavor.

This soup is perfect for chilly evenings on a cold winter day, or anytime you crave a bowl of hearty chicken soup this soup season.

Why you'll love this recipe

• It has a ton of flavor from the smoked chicken.
• This recipe is easy to make.
• It's hearty and satisfying.
• This soup is packed with nutritious vegetables.
• This is an amazing soup, so much better than a chicken noodle soup mix.
• Leftover soup is delicious and makes great meal prep.

Ingredients & substitutions

• Homemade chicken bone broth. This is made with smoked whole chicken carcass or bones, onion, carrots, bay leaves, garlic cloves, water, salt and pepper. If you're looking for a shortcut, use regular chicken stock from the grocery store instead of making your own chicken broth. If I had celery, I would have added a few celery stalks as well.
• Vegetables. I used carrots, yellow onion, garlic, and spinach. However, you can toss in anything you like, even frozen vegetables.
• Chicken. I have made this soup with leftover chicken breasts, chicken thighs, and rotisserie chicken. If not using smoked chicken, use a ½ to 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke. It is potent stuff, so use less and add more later.
• Noodles. I used small egg noodles for soup, but you can use broken-up spaghetti, macaroni, tiny shells, fusilli, or penne. You could also use gluten-free pasta, rice noodles, rice, or barley.
• Seasonings. Ground turmeric, seasoning salt, black pepper, bay leaves, and parsley are used to season the soup.

See the printablerecipe cardbelow for the full list of ingredients and quantities.

How to make smoked chicken noodle soup

Quick overview

• Make homemade chicken broth (2-3 hours).
• Strain broth.
• Add vegetables, chicken, and seasonings to the broth.
• Simmer for 20-30 minutes.
• Serve.

Make the homemade broth

Step 1: Place the chicken carcass in a large soup pot or large stock pot. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and bay leaves. The vegetables can just be cut in half or quartered. Add enough water to cover the chicken by 1-2 inches. Bring to a boil over medium high heat.

Step 2: Skim off any foam that rises to the surface with a large spoon, and reduce the heat to a gentle boil over low heat. Simmer for 2-3 hours. The longer it simmers, the more robust the flavor will be.

Step 3: Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool until you can handle it. Remove the meat from the bones and shred it into bite-sized pieces. Reserve the meat for the soup.

Step 4: Strain the broth into a large pot through a fine mesh sieve. Discard the solids.

Make smoked chicken soup

Step 5: Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add diced carrots, onion, and garlic and saute until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.

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Step 6: Add the sauteed carrots and onion, chicken, turmeric, seasoning salt, black pepper, and bay leaves to the pot with the chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer the soup for 20-30 minutes.

Step 7: Stir in the spinach and parsley, and cook for 5-10 minutes until the spinach is wilted.

Step 8: Serve the soup hot, garnished with additional parsley.

Serving suggestions

Serve this most delicious soup with Irish Soda Bread Without Buttermilk, Soft Whole Wheat Bread, Soft Hamburger Buns, Quick Homemade Biscuits With No Milk, or Fluffy Air Buns.

Expert Tips

• Homemade chicken stock will give you the best flavor.
• If using liquid smoke, start out with a small amount and add more later.
• If the soup is too thick, thin it with some chicken broth.
• Thicken it with a cornstarch slurry if you want it thicker.
• Garnish with fresh herbs.

Storage

Refrigerator: Cool leftover soup to room temperature. Store it in the pot with a lid or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.

Freezer: Freeze in portion-sized containers or freezer bags for up to two months.

Reheating: Reheat the soup on the stove over medium heat until hot. If the soup was frozen, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

Additions & variations

• Swap out the smoked chicken for Pellet Grill Smoked Turkey, Traeger Smoked Spatchco*ck Turkey, or Traeger Smoked Turkey Breast for smoked turkey soup with smoked turkey stock.
• Add more vegetables like peas, mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower, or bell peppers.
• Add a can of black beans or white beans.
• Add chopped jalapeño pepper, red pepper flakes, or chili powder for a spicy kick.
• Stir in some heavy cream for a creamy version.
• Make it low-carb by using zucchini noodles.
• Serve with a dollop of sour cream and fresh cilantro.

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