Copycat Jason’s Deli Chicken Noodle Soup is cozy, hearty, and full of homestyle flavor. Make it easily on the stovetop or Instant Pot with simple ingredients!
Ingredients
1tablespoonolive oil
1smallonion, diced
2carrots, sliced
2stalkscelery, sliced
3clovesgarlic, minced
8cupschicken broth
2cupschicken , cooked shredded
2cupswide egg noodles
1teaspoondried thyme
1/2teaspoondried parsley
1teaspoonsalt, to taste
1/2teaspoonblack pepper, to taste
Instructions
Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil,1 small onion, 2 carrots, 2 stalks celery, and cook for 3–4 minutes. Stir in 3 cloves garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Pour in 8 cups chicken broth, 2 cups chicken shredded chicken, 1 teaspoon dried thyme , 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley , 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir well.
Add 2 cups wide egg noodles last, then close the lid. Set to Manual/Pressure Cook for 4 minutes.
Once cooking is done, carefully release pressure.
Stir, adjust seasonings, and add a squeeze of lemon juice if desired. Serve hot.
Equipment
Instant Pot
Ladle
Notes
Stove-top Instructions:
Sauté the veggies: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5–6 minutes.
Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add broth: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Add chicken and noodles: Stir in shredded chicken, noodles, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Simmer: Reduce heat and cook for 10–12 minutes, or until noodles are tender.
Finish: Taste and adjust seasoning. Add a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
Serve: Ladle into bowls and serve warm with crackers or buttered bread.