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Roasted Chicken Noodle Soup with Dill and Black Pepper

A hearty chicken noodle soup built on roasted bone-in thighs and their savory pan juices, with tender vegetables, wide egg noodles, fresh dill, and black pepper. Includes a practical plan for leftover portions.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 335

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 900 g bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Soup Base
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 4 medium carrots cut into ½-inch coins
  • 4 celery stalks sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 bay leaves
To Finish
  • 170 g wide egg noodles
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large soup pot (6-quart)
  • Large soup pot (6-quart)
  • Instant-read thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a rimmed sheet pan. Place chicken thighs skin-side up, coat with 1 tablespoon oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and ½ teaspoon thyme. Roast for 25–35 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C). Rest for 10 minutes.
  2. While the chicken roasts, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook onion, carrots, celery, and ½ teaspoon salt for 8–10 minutes, until the onion is translucent and carrot edges begin to soften.
  3. Stir in garlic, remaining thyme, and ¼ teaspoon pepper for 30 seconds. Add broth, water, and bay leaves. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce to a steady simmer, and cook for 12 minutes.
  4. Spoon the clear roasting juices from the sheet pan into the pot, leaving thick fat and scorched spots behind. Remove and discard chicken skin and bones, then pull the meat into spoon-sized pieces.
  5. Remove bay leaves. If saving portions for later, transfer the desired amount of soup base to containers now, before adding noodles. Bring the remaining soup to a lively simmer, add noodles, and cook for 1 minute less than the package's lower time estimate, stirring twice.
  6. Return shredded chicken and any cutting-board juices to the pot. Simmer for 2 minutes, then turn off the heat. Fold in dill and parsley, rest for 5 minutes, and adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • Leftover noodles: Portion off soup base before adding pasta, then cook fresh noodles in each serving during reheating to prevent swollen, broth-soaked noodles.
  • Make-ahead: Prepare the roasted chicken and soup base up to 2 days ahead. Refrigerate without noodles. Add pasta and fresh herbs only when serving.
  • Storage: Refrigerate covered for 3–4 days. Freeze noodle-free base for up to 3 months. Reheat to 165°F (74°C).