Hot steamy soothing canned chicken noodles soup! If it just had something that made it a tiny bit better! Today I’ll show you how to make canned chicken noodle soup better!
That hot brothy soup with soft tender noodles and luscious bites of chicken all steaming away in a bowl on a cold winter day is just the perfect ticket! But how can we make canned chicken noodle soup better? I’ve got the answer for you!
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS
- Uses ingredients you have at home or can easily get.
- Makes BIG flavor with little work
- Easily adds a BANG of flavor that you need and want!
WHAT’S IN CANNED CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP?
According to the Campbell's website, there's...
- Chicken Stock
- Noodles
- chicken meat
- and
- Starch, salt, water, yeast and some flavorings and things that I'm not super familiar with.
HOW DO YOU MAKE CANNED CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP?
If you are wanting to simply use the canned chicken noodle soup that you have in the cabinet, it is very easy to make it...
- Open the can and pour the contents into a saucepan
- Add one can of water
- Heat and serve.
But, with a tiny bit of effort, you can make it taste even better!
WHAT WOULD MAKE IT TASTE BETTER?
Lots of things will make your canned chicken noodle soup better. If you aren’t comfortable with experimenting, then simply follow my recipe below but for starters….
MEAT
You might have noticed that the chicken in your canned chicken noodle soup is lacking a little! Add some extra meat by using….
- Turkey or chicken lunch meat (cut into small pieces)
- Canned chicken (drain off the liquid first)
- Frozen precooked chicken pieces
- Grocery store roasted chicken
- Left over chicken from a previous dinner
- Cook up some chicken that you have in the fridge and add it to your soup!
NOODLES
We LOVE noodles and sadly, there never seem to be enough in our chicken noodle soup!
Fix that by adding….
- Ramen noodles to your soup
- Noodles from the refrigerator section at the grocery
- Precooked and ready to use pasta from the pasta section of the grocery
- Left over spaghetti noodles from a previous dinner
- Cook up some pasta noodles to add to your soup
FLAVOR
Flavor can be added several ways, try some from each category…
SEASONING
- Add the flavor packet from your chicken ramen noodles
- Sprinkle in some poultry seasoning
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Cayenne
- Dried chives
- Bouillon cube
- Bouillon concentrate
- Salt and pepper
- Dash Worcestershire
- A sprinkle of soy sauce
FAT
- Add a drizzle of olive oil
- Tablespoon of butter
- Spoonful of bacon grease
GARNISH
- A sprinkle of cheese (Parmesan or Cheddar are good choices).
- Bacon bits anyone?
- Fresh green onion slices
- Cracked Black Peppercorns
WHAT IF I ADD STUFF AND NEED MORE LIQUID?
Simply add some chicken broth OR you can add water and then some bouillon.
HOW LONG IS CHICKEN SOUP GOOD FOR?
Once cooked, your chicken soup should be fine if covered and refrigerated for up to 5 days.
CAN I FREEZE CHICKEN SOUP?
Yes, you can freeze chicken noodle soup without any problem, however, the noodles may be much softer and break apart or turn to mush when you reheat it.
WHAT CAN I SERVE WITH MY CANNED CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP?
- We love a bacon wrapped hot dogs,
- Hangry hamburgers
- Roasted Garlic Rosemary Sweet potatoes
- How to Cook Scrapple
- Awesome with a grilled cheese sandwich on a cold day!
LET’S SEE HOW THIS IS DONE
First add the canned chicken noodle soup to the saucepan
Then add water and more chicken to the sauce pan
You'll need to add a little extra fat to the soup, so go for butter or bacon grease. Also add a few extra seasonings!
Finally, top it all off with some extra noodles and you'll be set!
Maybe give this Easy Tomato Soup a try!
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HOW TO MAKE CANNED CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP BETTER
Ingredients
- 2 Cans Chicken Noodle Soup
- 2 cans water
- ½ Cup prepared chicken pieces
- ½ cup prepared noodles
- ½ teaspoon bacon grease
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the items to a medium sized saucepan and heat over medium heat until heated through.
- Serve hot.
- Garnish with fresh or dried parsley or chives. Serve with crackers.
Notes
- Make sure that your chicken is fully cooked before adding it to your soup.
- There are lots of options for adding more meat to your soup, try lunch meat cut into small pieces, rotisserie chicken, frozen precooked chicken breast, etc.
- Try out some other seasonings in your soup! The post gives a complete list.
- If you do not have bacon grease, try butter or oil in the same amount.
Nutrition
A VERSE TO SHARE
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Jarissa Roach says
I can't wait to try some of these suggestions!! Also, I love the bible verse at the end lol
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Jarrisa, You'll be loving that soup soon! Thanks for the sweet comment!
Lizzie says
I went NUTS and added little chunks of turkey, skinny slices of salami, a couple of drops of liquid smoke, some Sriracha, a little sesame oil, tiny tomatoes, some goat cheese crumbles, chopped spinach (just before serving), and garnished it with chopped flat-leaf parsley and smoked paprika. Yowzers!
Wendi Spraker says
lol. You DID go crazy, but guess what? I bet it was DELICIOUS! Congrats to YOU! 🙂
Jay Barwick says
One seasoning that will really improve canned chicken noodle soup is dill weed. I add dill weed and roasted garlic powder to mine.
henry Miller says
Thanks.
I'm happy to know that i'm not the only one that adds to "finished " products. Soups were great.
Wendi Spraker says
Sometimes that is the best way, right?
Emma says
Added seasonings, canned chicken, ramen noodles,cream of chicken with milk and some red wine. *chefs kiss*
Wendi Spraker says
Sounds lovely!
Donna Koch says
Just put chicken bouillon in some water for broth. It’s fast, especially if you just don’t feel like going through all that. I get the kind you dip out with a spoon. It’s richer.
Wendi Spraker says
That's what I do too and I too like the broth concentrate.
Elizabeth Ratliff says
Just want I needed today. Not just how to make my Campbells CNS better but have the Lord lead me to the site of another believer and new friend. Look forward to visiting your site regularly.
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Elizabeth, Thanks so much for the sweet note. I hope I was also able to help you with your Campbells CNS. 🙂 Take care!
Dr.Mary Sabal says
VERY practical and efficient! I added carrots, celery, onion, garlic, chicken bouillon, egg noodles, water. Loved it!
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Mary! Thanks and I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Sandra Remson says
Salsa, cheese and tortilla chips. Top with avocado. A quick tortilla soup.
Wendi Spraker says
Sounds like a winner Sandra!
Moxie says
I doctor up all kinds of things, but never thought to doctor up canned soup! Wonderful!
Eileen says
Thanks for the recipe. Never thought of doing this to canned soup. Sometimes I make it from scratch. Think I will try this tonight. Had some leftover chicken, will add some olive oil and I think some parsley will be pretty good with it as well.
God bless you for the recipes and helpful tips. Love them all!
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Eileen! Thanks for the comment! I hope you love It!!
jodie filogomo says
Now that's something I do all the time to canned pasta sauce, but I haven't tried it with chicken noodle soup. Brilliant Wendi!!
Heck, I'd even add veggies...some carrots or peas might even make it healthier??
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Wendi Spraker says
We like peas and carrots in our soup too and it adds lovely color! I didn’t add it here just to keep thing simple and on line with the typical recipe but add those veggies! They are wonderful!