This one pot Lemon Dill Chicken Noodle Soup is bursting with bright flavors and is sure to awaken your taste buds.
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Original content posted April 2014. Updated November 2019.
Soup weather is some of my favorite weather. If it’s going to be grey and gloomy or rainy or all around yuck outside, I say bring on the soup and crusty bread. Because, you obviously can’t have one without the other. Am I right, or am I right?
And when your young children are requesting this Lemon Dill Chicken Noodle Soup specifically by name? Well, then you know you’ve got a winner on your hands!
Lemon Chicken Noodle Soup
My Lemon Dill Chicken Noodle Soup is a twist on the ordinary and easily stands out from the crowd. Lemon and fresh dill transform a childhood favorite into something bright and flavorful. The fact that it’s a one pot soup and it can be prepared in less than 30 minutes elevates its status to weekday worthy.
Is it OK to Use Frozen Chicken in Soup?
Forget to take the chicken out of the freezer to thaw? Not a problem! You’ll simply add a few more minutes to the cooking time. This soup will be one of those recipes you’ll be adding to your menu plan arsenal. Great taste and no fuss equals a win/win in my book!
Can You Cook Pasta in Soup?
Those noodles? I’m a sucker for cute pasta. And yes, I think these noodles are cute. They’re simply a smaller version of the usual bowtie variety. Easier to eat with a spoon and I also knew that they’d be a hit with my children as well. Soup tends to be a bit difficult for the younger two to eat so I tend to add a bit less broth to their portions. This equals more chicken, vegetables and noodle-y goodness for the younger crowd.
Chicken soups tend to be super popular with our family. It’s no surprise that this Lemon Dill Chicken Noodle Soup is joining my recipe box alongside my rich and creamy Slow Cooker King Ranch Chicken Soup, super popular Easy Chicken and Dumpling Soup and my mashup Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Pizza Soup.
How to Make Lemon Dill Chicken Noodle Soup
[1] In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
TIP: I love to double make this lemon dill chicken soup recipe in my nine quart dutch oven.
[2] Add carrots and onion.
[3] Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until beginning to soften.
[4] Add chicken broth and water.
TIP: If you’d like to add even more flavor to this soup, you can substitute additional chicken broth for the water.
[5] Bring to a boil. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
TIP: Because this soup contains a lot of pasta and chicken, don’t be shy about adding the salt and pepper!
[6] Add chicken breasts to pot.
[7] Reduce to a simmer, cooking chicken for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through.
[8] Remove chicken and set aside.
[9] Bring broth back to a boil and add pasta. Cook according to package directions until al dente.
TIP: To make this soup easier to eat – especially when serving to children! – you’ll want to select smaller shaped pasta like farfelle. Many companies make mini sized pasta that are perfect. I’ve even used alphabet letters which is always a hit!
[10] Meanwhile, chop chicken into bite-sized pieces. When pasta is al dente, add chicken back to pot.
[11] Stir together to combine.
[12] Add chopped dill and lemon juice.
[13] Stir together soup to fully incorporate lemon and dill.
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Lemon Dill Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 carrots sliced
- 1 onion chopped
- 12 cups chicken broth
- 6 cups water
- salt and pepper
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 pound pasta
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
- 2 lemons juiced
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. TIP: I love to double make this lemon dill chicken soup recipe in my nine quart dutch oven.
- Add carrots and onion.
- Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until beginning to soften.
- Add chicken broth and water.TIP: If you'd like to add even more flavor to this soup, you can substitute additional chicken broth for the water.
- Bring to a boil. Season liberally with salt and pepper.TIP: Because this soup contains a lot of pasta and chicken, don't be shy about adding the salt and pepper!
- Add chicken breasts to pot.
- Reduce to a simmer, cooking chicken for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through.
- Remove chicken and set aside. Bring to a boil. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
- Bring broth back to a boil and add pasta. Cook according to package directions until al dente.TIP: To make this soup easier to eat - especially when serving to children! - you'll want to select smaller shaped pasta like farfelle. Many companies make mini sized pasta that are perfect. I've even used alphabet letters which is always a hit!
- Meanwhile, chop chicken into bite-sized pieces. When pasta is al dente, add chicken back to pot.
- Stir together to combine.
- Add chopped dill and lemon juice. Bring broth back to a boil and add pasta. Cook according to package directions until al dente.
- Stir together soup to fully incorporate lemon and dill.
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