🍲 Rebel Chicken Noodle Soup
Mushy Noodles, Great Flavor, Zero Regrets!
📌 In This Article
🍲 The Rebel Soup Story
"Well my chicken noodle soup I just posted got me kicked out of another group! Apparently noodles in chicken noodle soup will kill me."
Rebel Canning at Its Finest
🍲"Apparently noodles in chicken noodle soup will kill me."
Got kicked out of a group for this soup.
Zero regrets. It's delicious.
Look, I get it. The canning police have their rules. Noodles in canned soup? Apparently it's a crime. The noodles get a little mushy — about like Campbell's — but it's still good.
💬 The truth: "Yeah, the noodles are kind of mushy, about like Campbells, but it will still be good for when I don't feel like cooking."
So I got kicked out of another group. And you know what? I'd do it again. Because when I'm tired and don't feel like cooking, I don't want to open a can of soup with weird ingredients. I want to open MY soup — with MY mushy noodles — and enjoy every bite.
💬 The verdict: "Well my chicken noodle soup I just posted got me kicked out of another group! ... it will still be good for when I dont feel like cooking."
📦 Ingredients
🍲 For the Soup
- 🍗 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
- 🍜 Egg noodles – 2 bags
💡 Pro tip: "Use frozen veggies from the freezer — they work great and save time!"
📝 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 – Prepare the Chicken
- In a large pot, add the chicken and cover it with water.
- Add the celery, carrots, butter, onion, 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: "The butter adds richness and depth to the 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 and let the soup simmer.
💡 Pro tip: "Puréeing the vegetables thickens the soup naturally!"
Step 3 – Shred the Chicken
- Pull the chicken meat off the bone and shred it into bite-sized pieces.
- Add the shredded chicken back into the pot.
- 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 (The Rebel Step!)
- Add the egg noodles to the soup and cook for approximately 15 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
- Yes, the noodles will be a little mushy after canning. Just like Campbell's.
⚠️ Important: "Don't overcook the noodles — they'll soften more during processing!"
Step 5 – Canning the Soup
- Sterilize your canning jars, lids, and rings.
- Ladle the hot soup into the sterilized jars, leaving 1 inch headspace.
- Remove air bubbles with a bubble remover.
- Wipe the jar rims clean, place the lids on top, and secure with rings.
⚠️ Important Safety Warning
Soup with meat MUST be pressure canned. Water bath canning is NOT safe for soups containing meat, poultry, or seafood. Always follow USDA-approved pressure canning guidelines.
Step 6 – Pressure Can
- Process the jars in a pressure canner for:
- Quarts: 75 minutes at 10 lbs pressure
- Pints: 60 minutes at 10 lbs pressure
- Adjust for altitude if necessary.
💡 Pro tip: "The noodles will soften more during canning — that's the rebel way!"
Step 7 – 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!"
Step 8 – Enjoy!
- Open a jar, heat it up, and enjoy.
- Perfect for when you don't feel like cooking.
- Zero regrets.
💡 Pro tip: "It will still be good for when I don't feel like cooking."
🥫 How to Store Your Rebel 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 your pantry with jars of this soup — you'll thank yourself on busy days!"
💡 Pro Tips for Rebel 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 before canning: They'll soften more during processing.
- 🔥 Pressure can only: Meat must be pressure canned.
- 🤘 Be a rebel: Make the soup you want.
- 😊 Zero regrets: Enjoy every bite.
💡 Pro tip: "Got kicked out of a group for this soup. Zero regrets."
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Can I water bath can this soup?
NO! Soup with meat must be pressure canned.
❓ Are the noodles really mushy?
Yeah, they're kind of mushy — about like Campbells.
❓ Is it still good?
Yes! Perfect for when you don't feel like cooking.
❓ Did you really get kicked out of a group?
Yes. Apparently noodles in chicken noodle soup will kill me.
❓ Can I use different vegetables?
Yes! Use what you have.
❓ How long does canned soup last?
Up to 1 year when properly canned and stored.
❓ Can I use leftover chicken?
Absolutely! This is a great way to use up leftover chicken.
❓ Would you make it again?
In a heartbeat. Zero regrets.
❓ Is this good for colds?
Yes! Chicken soup is known for its comforting properties.
❓ Will you join another group?
Maybe. But I'm still making my soup my way.
📄 Printable Recipe Card
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║ REBEL CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP ║
║ Mushy Noodles, Great Flavor, Zero Regrets! ║
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YIELD: 6-8 quarts | TIME: ~2 hours | PROCESS: 75 min (quarts)
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INGREDIENTS
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- 4 leg quarters or a whole chicken
- Celery, carrots, onion, garlic
- 1 stick of butter
- Salt, 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 and seasonings until cooked.
2. Remove chicken. Purée vegetables and return to pot.
3. Add more water, seasonings, and frozen mixed veggies.
4. Shred chicken and return to pot. Simmer.
5. Add egg noodles and cook 15 minutes.
6. Ladle into hot jars, leaving 1" headspace.
7. PRESSURE CAN:
- Quarts: 75 minutes at 10 lbs pressure
- Pints: 60 minutes at 10 lbs pressure
8. Cool, check seals, and store.
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THE REBEL WAY 🤘
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"Well my chicken noodle soup I just posted got me
kicked out of another group! Apparently noodles in
chicken noodle soup will kill me ... it will still
be good for when I dont feel like cooking." ❤️
© CanningRebels — Rebel Chicken Noodle Soup
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