A major shortcut is built right in for this easy rotisserie chicken soup.

It may be the soothing warmth, the flavorful vegetables, or the relaxing aromatics and seasonings.

Instead, add it to a stockpot with the store-boughtchicken stockand some water.

Southern Living Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup in a bowl to serve

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Then simmer for an hour to infuse the store-bought stock with extra-rich umami flavor from the chicken.

This recipe, however, gives you a significant shortcut: rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.

Here’s an outline of how to make this chicken noodle soup.

Southern Living Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup ingredients

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The full recipe is below.

Can I Freeze This Soup for Later?

When ready to serve, thaw the soup in the fridge overnight.

Southern Living Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup sauteeing the vegetables

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Ingredients

2Tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil

1medium-size (9 oz.)

Reduce heat to medium, and gently boil 6 minutes.

Add noodles:

Add noodles to Dutch oven.

Southern Living Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup adding the chicken and broth

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Simmer:

Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until noodles are tender, about 6 minutes.

Garnish with chopped parsley.

Southern Living Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup getting ready to add the noodles

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