How to Make Chicken Soup From Rotisserie Chicken

Rotisserie chicken and a few kitchen ingredients can lay the base for a wonderful chicken soup.

Making chicken soup doesn't have to be an all day affair. With just a few staples from your pantry and a store bought rotisserie chicken, you'll have a delicious, homemade chicken soup bubbling on the stove in no time.

Things You'll Need

• Rotisserie chicken
• 2 qts. chicken broth
• 1 qt. water
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 white onions, cut into a medium dice
• 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into rounds
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 cups noodles
• Salt and pepper
• Large stock pot
• Colander
• Large, heat-safe bowl
• Knife
• Cutting board

Instructions

1. Bring the broth and water to a simmer in the large stock pot. While you wait for the broth and water to heat up, separate the rotisserie chicken meat from the skin and bones, setting the meat aside for later. Add the skin (optional) and bones to the broth, bring it back up to a simmer and allow it to simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.

2. Strain the heated broth through the colander then discard the skin and bones. Reserve the broth in a large heat-safe bowl. Place the stock pot back on the burner, setting the heat to medium-high.

3. Add the oil, carrots, and celery and saute until soft. Add the broth and bring the mixture back up to a simmer.

4. Add the noodles, simmering until they reach the desired tenderness.

5. Chop the chicken and add it to the cooking noodles.

6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Tips & Warnings

• You can easily modify this recipe by adding canned tomatoes, different spices or additional vegetables.

• Chicken soup tastes great paired with a warm, crusty bread.