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    You are here: Home / Recipes / Soup and Stew

    Chicken Noodle Soup for Kids

    Published: Jan 15, 2019 · Modified: Sep 10, 2020 by Susie Weinrich · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This recipe for Chicken Noodle Soup for Kids is the perfect kid-friendly soup. It is full of flavor but not full of ingredients that kids hate. No onion, no garlic, no celery, and no green stuff! It is a homemade chicken noodle soup, with a few adjustments that make it a kid friendly dinner, perfect for your picky eaters.two white bowls of kid friendly chicken noodle soup with two spoons, a large pot of kids chicken noodle soup sitting on a towel

     

    It will be the dinner your kids will ask for again and again, and eat without crying.

    Isn’t that what we all want, no tears at dinner.

    Recipe Inspiration

    I have the most wonderful niece, Ashley. She is the kind of girl you want your younger girls to look up to. 

    She is 16, however she eats like she is 8, sorry Ash♥. She likes a strict diet of carbs with a little sugar mixed in. (why can’t I eat like this and still look like her!!!??? Oh, that’s right, because I’m over 40.)

    She loves being in the kitchen and learning how to cook, which you know I love and am more than willing to show her everything I know.

    So, over the Holidays I had her make my Chicken Noodle Soup recipe. She made it perfectly! I thought it would be her most favorite soup recipe ever. However, when she sat down to eat, she picked around the celery, chicken, and onions. She only wanted to eat the thick egg noodles (which, btw, are awesome), the carrots, and broth.

    A green soup urn full of Kid Friendly Chicken Noodle Soup

    That got me thinking…. most kids like a soup that only has the carrots, broth, noodles, and chicken. So why not create a kid-friendly chicken soup recipe that has a good amount of flavor, and that the kids don’t have to pick around the things they hate.

    And so my Chicken Noodle Soup for Kids recipe was born! I hope your kids love it.

    Thanks for the recipe inspo, Ashley ♥

    What Ingredients to Use in Chicken Noodle Soup for Kids

    If you love a quiet night and a peaceful dinner, for the love of God use the noodles that your kids like to eat! 

    I know that all pasta tastes the same, but I don’t think my kids do. If I make angel hair pasta instead of penne, my kids won’t eat it. The struggle is real.Kid Friendly Chicken Noodle Soup in a white bowl

     

    Noodles

    In this recipe I recommend using Kluski Noodles, which are very similar to the noodles in canned chicken noodle soup, or Spaetzle Swabian Egg Noodles (I get them at Aldi and they are the BEST). You can also use Reames frozen egg noodles, if your kids love the thick noodle and the egg-y pasta flavor (It’s what my niece prefers). If you use the Reames frozen noodles, just up your cooking time to 20 minutes.

    Spaetzle Noodles, perfect for Chicken Noodle Soup for Kids
    Kluski Noodles, perfect for Chicken Noodle Soup for Kids

     

    Of course you can also use a tiny star shaped pasta, called Pastina, or wagon wheels, or ditalini, whatever your kids will like and eat.

    Chicken

    I always recommend buying a rotisserie chicken, cutting off the two breasts and dicing them up for your soup. The chicken has a lot of flavor and it is super easy. (Don’t forget to save the carcass to make my Instant Pot Chicken Stock)

    You can also use poached chicken or roasted chicken, or my All Purpose Instant Pot Chicken recipe.

    Whatever chicken you use, I recommend cutting it into a small dice so your kids won’t complain about large chunks of chicken! So much work for such small human beings!

    How to make Chicken Noodle Soup for Kids

    First, do not even think about grabbing an onion or garlic. We may want those flavors in the soup, but we do not want our kids to KNOW that flavor is in there. So, we will add the onion and garlic flavors by using powder instead of the real thing. Sneaky! I call them “invisible ingredients”.

    Now, grab those baby carrots that you put into the kids lunches, the one vegetable they will actually eat. Right!

    Slice those up into a small dice.

    Baby Carrots cut into a small dice on a cutting board with a knife for kids chicken noodle soup

    Saute those carrots in a little olive oil for about 5 minutes. Do not let them brown because for God’s sake, you know they will be able to taste that you burned the carrots and then your delicious soup will all of a sudden be hot garbage.

    Next, add all the sneaky seasonings to add flavor, but not too much flavor, we are feeding kids after-all.

    Now pour in the broth and stir in the chicken base. Increase the heat to medium/medium-high and bring the soup to a simmer.

    Add the noodles and cooked chicken. Turn the heat back down to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the noodles are cooked thru. (if you are using frozen egg noodles, like Reames, up the cook time to 20 minutes) 

    Two bowls of chicken noodle soup for kids, a pile of crackers, and a few legos scattered around

    Now serve a bowl of this soup to your kids with confidence!

    I hope you give this recipe for Chicken Noodle Soup for Kids a try in your kitchen.

    Love- Susie

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    Chicken Noodle Soup for Kids

    A Kid Friendly Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe that doesn't have any ingredients that will offend your picky eaters. No onion, no celery, no garlic, and no green things!! A kid friendly dinner that still has all the delicious flavor that you want in a chicken noodle soup. 
    5 from 17 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Author: Susie Weinrich

    Ingredients

    • 2 teaspoon olive oil
    • 1 cup baby carrots, diced (can also use whole peeled carrots)
    • ¼ teaspoon each: garlic powder, onion powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt, celery salt, turmeric powder
    • 1 teaspoon chicken base
    • 32 oz chicken broth
    • 1 cup cooked chicken, diced small
    • 1 cup Kluski Noodles (up to 1 ½ cups) Can use other types of noodles, just adjust the cooking time for your noodle type
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    Instructions

    • In a large pot, over medium/medium-low heat, saute the carrots in the oil for 3-4 minutes. 
      Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, celery salt, and turmeric powder. 
      Pour in the chicken broth and add the chicken base, stir to combine.  
    • Turn the heat up to medium/medium-high, and bring the pot to a simmer. Add the noodles and chicken, cook for 12-15 minutes, until the noodles are cooked thru.
      Taste for additional seasoning. 

    Notes:

    This soup will reduce slightly as it sits, as the noodles absorb the broth, you may need to add additional broth (or water) when reheating. 
    Did you try this recipe? Connect with me & let me know how it turned out by commenting below!
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    If nutrition facts are provided they are calculated as an estimate to the best of our knowledge.

     

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    About Susie Weinrich

    Susie Weinrich is the recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator behind Mom's Dinner. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently, Susie shares all her recipes and food knowledge on Mom's Dinner. You will find her recipes are easy to follow and full of tips and tricks to make sure the recipe you are making turns out perfect!

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    1. Miriam

      February 01, 2022 at 5:33 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is the only chicken noodle soup I’ve tried that my kids enjoyed! Great flavor, yet simple for the kiddos. I cook the chicken in the broth and shred while the noodles are cooking. This recipe feeds my family of four just barely. Two adult portions and two kids portions, so I plan to do 1.5x the recipe. Thanks for this yummy meal!!

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    2. Grace

      January 13, 2022 at 9:49 am

      5 stars
      I didn’t have celery, celery salt and used regular macaroni pasta and still taste delicious, thank you for the quick and simple recipe.

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    3. Amy B

      October 12, 2021 at 5:04 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect for taking to my daughter and her family. They all loved it! Thank you!

      Reply
    4. Nancy Clark

      August 13, 2021 at 7:34 am

      I did not rate as I did not make it, having a version I make using onions, carrots, celery and parsley (also a 4 lb fresh chicken). When the chicken is done, remove from broth, then put vegetables and parsley in a food processor, purée then put back in the broth. The chicken can be cut up and put in bowl to be added to each individual bowl, as much or as little as wanted.
      Nancy Clark

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      • Nancy Clark

        August 13, 2021 at 7:39 am

        I forgot to add that I cook separately orzo and add to the broth.

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    5. Mahriah

      July 06, 2021 at 1:06 pm

      5 stars
      Turned out great! My dog is sick so I made her this without garlic or onion, and added peas. I made chicken and boiled rice for her when she’s unwell cause it’s easier on her stomach. I decided to make this for her as I could share with family and hade some, too! I used stock instead of broth. I’m sure it turns out great either way.

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      • Susie Weinrich

        July 06, 2021 at 1:07 pm

        Love this!! I bet my dog would love it too!

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    6. Kirsty

      June 17, 2021 at 7:47 pm

      Tryed it changed alil but yum . I’m making this in bulk for a school fundraiser this week fingers crossed taste the same . I need to serve around 50 cups of soup . So hope get measurements right .

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      • Keri Young

        December 10, 2021 at 3:14 pm

        Hi Kristy,
        How did your school fundraiser go with this soup? I’m doing a similar thing soon.
        Wondering what measurements you used?
        Thank you,
        Keri

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    7. Lorraine Chandler

      December 13, 2020 at 7:41 am

      I follow a bland soft food diet.I used this recipe but eliminated onion and garlic powder .Thank You for the recipe.

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    8. Jessica

      October 27, 2020 at 9:36 am

      Could i use canned *i know not the best option* carrots for this recipe as well? They are just what i have on hand and this sounds great for the coming rainy weather

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      • Susie

        October 27, 2020 at 9:48 am

        Sure! I would just wait and add them at the very end so they don’t over-cook.

        Reply
    9. Quinn

      October 16, 2020 at 10:54 pm

      5 stars
      Can I make the chicken noodle soup without garlic powder?

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      • Susie

        October 17, 2020 at 8:10 am

        Absolutely!!

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    10. Lisa McGowan

      August 10, 2020 at 4:00 pm

      I follow recipe to a t because I’m my experienced enough to know when I can deviate. Can I use egg noodles vs the noodles you used?

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      • Susie

        August 11, 2020 at 7:32 am

        Absolutely!!! Just adjust your cooking time for the noodle you use.

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    11. Felicite

      March 22, 2020 at 7:52 pm

      5 stars
      This went over like gangbusters! I had to sub out the 2 minor ingredients I didn’t have, but everybody ate their soup happily! Might not need to buy Campbell’s, ever again!

      Reply
      • Susie

        March 23, 2020 at 8:20 am

        This makes me so happy!!! It can be SO hard to feed picky kids. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and rate the recipe.

        Reply
    12. Allison

      January 23, 2020 at 11:23 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! This is our kids’ favorite soup now. We have made it at least 4-5 x this winter and it has been delicious every time. Thank you for the recipe!

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      • Susie

        January 23, 2020 at 3:08 pm

        YEAH!!!! That makes me so happy. Thank you for taking the time to comment and rate this recipe.

        Reply
      • Jaime

        March 24, 2021 at 9:06 pm

        5 stars
        I made some tweaks as my family enjoys celery in soup lol but I love the simplicity of this recipe so if we’re short on the ingredients we like fresh it makes for a great alternative … very tasty and great for a quick lunch

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    13. LE

      December 08, 2019 at 1:16 pm

      I have never heard of or seen frozen pasta and I’ve been grocery shopping for almost 40 years. Where on earth do you find that? Pasta for me comes in a blue and white box in the spaghetti aisle named M. What type of M pasta do you recommend and how would you adjust the recipe for M noodles that come in a blue and white box? PS, I would love this soup, I don’t like celery and I’m in my 60s.

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      • Susie

        December 08, 2019 at 1:26 pm

        I hope you love this soup! It’s perfect if you hate celery.
        Definitely use whatever pasta you like (or whatever you have). The recipe is written for dry pasta like the kind in the blue and white box, not frozen pasta, so go ahead and follow the instructions as written.

        Also, ask an associate at your grocery store where the “frozen egg noodles” are, they should be able to show you. They are AMAZING!!! Look up my Creamy Chicken & Noodle recipe, that is a great one to try with those noodles, and no celery in that one either.

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    14. JJ

      October 24, 2019 at 10:13 am

      This was kind of a bummer for me. I’m looking for a soup that actually doesn’t contain onion, including in powder form, and I found the title misleading. I’m sure people who can eat onion will enjoy this soup, though.

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      • Susie

        October 24, 2019 at 11:11 am

        I am so sorry it wasn’t what you were looking for! It certainly would be delicious without the onion powder too if you still are willing to try.

        Reply
    15. John

      January 15, 2019 at 10:50 am

      5 stars
      I had this for dinner and loved it just as much as the kids. There is a ton of deliy flavor in this soup!

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      • John

        January 15, 2019 at 10:52 am

        5 stars
        Delicious flavor

        Reply

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