Easy Chicken Noodle Soup (Gluten & Dairy Free Option)
There’s nothing quite so comforting as a bowl of warm soup on a chilly day. This recipe is super flexible and with the option to make it gluten and dairy free, this is the perfect easy chicken noodle soup recipe for just about anyone!
I’ve made this quick and easy soup many times over the last several years. It is definitely one of my go-to’s on a cold day or when I have nothing planned and am scrambling to think of something to make. I almost always have all the ingredients on hand, so there is very little planning needed.
A few tips that make this recipe convenient and accessible at a moment’s notice:
- I keep cooked chicken in the freezer in 8oz portions. It doesn’t even have to be completely thawed to add it to this soup (although being frozen will increase the time the soup takes to boil). Anytime you cook chicken breasts, make a few extra to stick in the freezer. Or use leftover rotisserie chicken!
- I would venture to guess that most people generally have butter on hand, but if you’re not really a frequent butter user, you can freeze it! Make sure it is wrapped in an airtight freezer-safe bag so it doesn’t take on weird smells. If you prefer not to use butter you can use an oil of your choice such as olive oil or coconut oil.
- This recipe is extremely flexible – if want two onions instead of one, do it! If you want to throw in some spinach to make it extra hardy, go for it! Use what you have available.
Making It Gluten & Dairy Free
I have started making the noodles for this soup separate from the soup itself. This method was recommended to me awhile back by an Instagram follower and it has worked so well for our family! My husband and kids love regular noodles made with wheat, but I need gluten free noodles. So I cook two different types of noodles and we can fill our bowls accordingly. Occasionally we will all have these Banza noodles which are made from chickpeas. I really like them and they have 11g of protein per serving!
To make it dairy free I use Earth Balance buttery baking sticks. You could just as easily use olive oil or coconut oil.
What to serve with your easy chicken noodle soup
This recipe doesn’t really need a side, but if you want to level up the coziness factor then a loaf of homemade bread is key! Even when I’m really busy, it’s super easy to throw the ingredients in the bread machine and push start!
If you’re looking for a quick and simple gluten free biscuit option, these biscuits by There Is Life After Wheat are a good option. I use her coconut cream tip to make them dairy free.
I hope this recipe gives you all the warm and cozy feels this Fall and Winter!
Blessings,
Melissa
