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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. 30 Comments

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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. 
    4.96 from 23 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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    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. Julie Dunn

      December 12, 2022 at 4:51 pm

      4 stars
      It was so comforting last night. I used whole wheat noodles. I think the peas would make a great addition. It was super simple to make, and it made the house smell great.

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    2. Anna

      November 28, 2022 at 5:58 pm

      Absolutely delicious. I will be keeping this recipe. Replaced noodles with rice and it turn out great

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    3. Amanda

      November 17, 2022 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      Made this when my kids got the flu. Everyone loved it. Great taste and they didn’t complain about to many veggies. I used the Tyson grilled chicken that is cut up to pieces. It’s in the frozen area usually near the nuggets. I set it to simmer while I go pick them up from school and add the noodles when I get home. 15 min and soup is on. Serve with crackers or a sandwich. So good!

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