🍲 Canning Chicken Noodle Soup
A Flavorful Recipe to Warm Your Soul!
📌 In This Article
🍲 The Soup Story
"Embark on a new canning adventure by preserving the comforting flavors of homemade chicken noodle soup."
There's nothing quite like homemade chicken noodle soup. It's the ultimate comfort food — warm, nourishing, and packed with flavor. And when you can it? You get to enjoy it anytime you want.
This delightful recipe will not only warm your heart but also expand your canning repertoire. Follow along as we guide you through the step-by-step process of canning this delicious soup, perfect for those cozy winter days or whenever you're craving a bowl of homemade goodness.
💬 The adventure: "Get ready to savor the flavors of homemade chicken noodle soup straight from your pantry!"
✨ What Is Canned Chicken Noodle Soup?
Canned chicken noodle soup is a homemade, shelf-stable version of the classic comfort food. It's made with real chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs — pressure canned to preserve all the flavor and nutrients.
It's perfect for:
- 🍂 Winter days – Warm and comforting
- 🤒 Cold & flu season – Nourishing and healing
- 🏕️ Camping – Ready-to-eat meals
- ⚡ Emergency food storage – Shelf-stable protein
- 👨👩👧👦 Busy nights – Dinner is ready!
💡 Pro tip: "Stock up your pantry with jars of this delicious soup, ready to be heated and savored on those chilly days!"
📦 Ingredients
Simple, Real, Delicious
- 🍗 4 leg quarters or a whole chicken
- 🌿 Celery – from the freezer
- 🥕 A handful of carrots
- 🧈 1 stick of butter
- 🧅 1 whole onion
- 🧄 A bunch of garlic
- 🧂 Salt and pepper
- 🧂 Garlic powder
- 🧂 Onion powder
- 🍗 Chicken bouillon
- 🌿 Basil
- 🌿 Rosemary
- 🌿 Parsley
- 🥕 Frozen mixed veggies
- 🍜 2 bags of egg noodles
- 🥕 2 bags frozen mixed veggies
💡 Pro tip: "Use vegetables from your freezer — they're just as good and help reduce waste!"
📝 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 – Prepare the Chicken
- In a large pot, add the chicken (leg quarters or whole chicken) and cover it with water.
- Add the celery, handful of carrots, stick of butter, whole onion, bunch of garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Boil the chicken until it is fully cooked and tender.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.
💡 Pro tip: "Boiling the chicken with vegetables creates a rich, flavorful broth!"
Step 2 – Prepare the Soup Base
- Remove all the vegetables (except the garlic) from the pot and transfer them to a blender or food processor.
- Purée the vegetables until smooth.
- Return the puréed vegetables to the pot and add more water.
- Season with additional salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chicken bouillon, basil, rosemary, and parsley.
- Add the frozen mixed veggies to the pot and let the soup simmer for a while.
💡 Pro tip: "Puréeing the vegetables thickens the soup naturally and adds incredible flavor!"
Step 3 – Shred the Chicken and Add It to the Soup
- Pull the chicken meat off the bone and shred it into bite-sized pieces.
- Add the shredded chicken back into the pot of soup.
- Allow the soup to cook for a bit longer, allowing the flavors to meld together.
💡 Pro tip: "Shred the chicken while it's still warm — it's much easier!"
Step 4 – Add the Noodles
- Add the egg noodles to the soup and cook for approximately 15 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
⚠️ Important: "Don't overcook the noodles — they'll continue to soften in the jars during processing!"
Step 5 – Canning the Soup
Prepare Your Equipment
- Sterilize your canning jars, lids, and rings according to proper canning procedures.
- Keep jars hot until ready to fill.
Fill the Jars
- Ladle the hot chicken noodle soup into the sterilized jars, leaving 1 inch headspace.
- Remove air bubbles with a bubble remover or chopstick.
- Wipe the jar rims clean with a damp cloth.
- Place the lids on top and secure with rings — finger-tight.
⚠️ Important: "Wipe those rims clean! Any residue can prevent a good seal."
Process in Pressure Canner
- Process the jars in a pressure canner according to the recommended processing times for chicken soup.
- Quarts: 75 minutes at 10 lbs pressure (adjust for altitude).
- Pints: 60 minutes at 10 lbs pressure (adjust for altitude).
⚠️ Important Safety Warning
Meat and poultry MUST be pressure canned. Water bath canning is NOT safe for soups containing meat, poultry, or seafood. Always follow USDA-approved pressure canning guidelines.
Cool and Store
- Remove jars and cool on a dishtowel.
- Check seals after 24 hours.
- Store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.
💡 Pro tip: "Listen for that satisfying 'pop' — that's the sound of a perfect seal!"
🥫 How to Store Your Canned Chicken Noodle Soup
- 🏠 Pantry: Up to 1 year in a cool, dark place
- 🧊 Refrigerator after opening: Use within 1 week
- 🔥 Reheat: Warm gently on the stovetop or microwave
💡 Pro tip: "Stock up your pantry with jars of this delicious soup, ready to be heated and savored on those chilly days!"
💡 Pro Tips for Perfect Chicken Noodle Soup
- 🍗 Use bone-in chicken: It gives the broth more flavor.
- 🌿 Don't skip the herbs: Basil, rosemary, and parsley add depth.
- 🥕 Purée the vegetables: This thickens the soup naturally.
- 🍜 Cook noodles separately: They can get mushy during processing.
- 🔥 Pressure can only: Meat must be pressure canned.
- 🫙 Leave headspace: 1 inch is essential for safety.
- 🏷️ Label everything: Date and contents on every jar.
💡 Pro tip: "Congratulations on successfully canning your homemade chicken noodle soup! Enjoy the convenience and satisfaction of homemade goodness, preserved with love."
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Can I water bath can this soup?
NO! Soup with meat must be pressure canned. Water bath canning is NOT safe for meat.
❓ How long does canned soup last?
Up to 1 year when properly canned and stored.
❓ Can I use different vegetables?
Yes! Use what you have — just don't overpack the jars.
❓ Should I cook the noodles before canning?
Yes, but don't overcook them. They'll soften more during processing.
❓ Why did my jar not seal?
Check the rim for residue, use fresh lids, and ensure proper headspace.
❓ Can I freeze this instead?
Yes! It freezes well, but canning makes it shelf-stable.
❓ How do I reheat it?
Warm gently on the stovetop or microwave.
❓ Can I use leftover chicken?
Absolutely! This is a great way to use up leftover chicken.
❓ Is this good for colds?
Yes! Chicken soup is known for its comforting, nourishing properties.
❓ Will I ever buy canned soup again?
Probably not! Homemade is so much better!
📄 Printable Recipe Card
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║ CANNED CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP ║
║ A Flavorful Recipe to Warm Your Soul! ║
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YIELD: 6-8 quarts | TIME: ~3 hours | PROCESS: 75 min (quarts)
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INGREDIENTS
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- 4 leg quarters or a whole chicken
- Celery (from the freezer)
- A handful of carrots
- 1 stick of butter
- 1 whole onion
- A bunch of garlic
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Chicken bouillon
- Basil, rosemary, parsley
- 2 bags frozen mixed veggies
- 2 bags egg noodles
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INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Boil chicken with vegetables, butter, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper
until cooked through and tender. Remove chicken.
2. Purée vegetables (except garlic). Return to pot with more water.
Season with spices, bouillon, and herbs. Add frozen mixed veggies.
3. Shred chicken and return to pot. Simmer to meld flavors.
4. Add egg noodles and cook 15 minutes until tender.
5. Ladle hot soup into sterilized jars, leaving 1" headspace.
6. Remove air bubbles, wipe rims, add lids and rings.
7. PRESSURE CAN: Quarts 75 min, Pints 60 min at 10 lbs pressure.
8. Cool, check seals, and enjoy!
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COMFORT IN A JAR 🍲
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"Embark on a new canning adventure by preserving the
comforting flavors of homemade chicken noodle soup.
Get ready to savor the flavors straight from your pantry!" ❤️
© CanningRebels — Canning Chicken Noodle Soup
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