Lipton noodle soup is the gold standard of American soups. I’m going to show you how to take this classic soup mix and make it even better.

The best part, you can have this easy soup recipe in a bowl and ready to eat in just 15 minutes.

What is this?

I’m all about shortcuts in the kitchen. And cooking hacks. If I can take something that’s already pretty good and make it better with a little of this and a little of that, then I’m all in!

This easy soup recipe starts with a base of Lipton noodle soup. Then you just add a few simple vegetables and some chunks of rotisserie chicken. Or, cook your own diced chicken and use it for this wonderful cooking hack.

Chicken recipes are some of our favorites. Things like panko chicken, Cornell chicken barbecue, and roast chicken by Thomas Keller. If you have any leftover chicken it goes great in this Lipton soup recipe.

Before you even know what just happened, you’ll have a big beautiful bowl of hot chicken soup in front of you.

What goes in it

Lipton Noodle Soup – You need 2 boxes (4.5 oz each) for this recipe.

Rotisserie Chicken – Get this at your favorite grocery store or from Costco where they’re known for these.

Expert Tips for Choosing a Good Rotisserie Chicken:

• Try to get it fresh of the rotisserie if possible. Otherwise, check the time stamp and look for the most recent one.
• Looks matter! You want one that is plump and the skin should not be wrinkled and dry looking.
• If comparing two of them, take the one that feels heavier.
• Check out the legs. If the bone is exposed then pass. This means the rotisserie chicken likely be dry.
• If there is a lot of juice at the bottom of the container, move on to the next one. You want the juice in the meat, not in the container!

A Mire Poix – Don’t get all nervous if you don’t know what this is! It’s just a French word for the vegetable base that you use for a soup. In this case, you’re going to use a combination of carrot, onion, and celery.

Expert Cooking Tip

Cut the vegetables to an even thickness. You’re going to saute these for a few minutes and you want them to cook evenly.

Olive Oil – Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) works best for this recipe. You need this to saute veggies.

Water – Be sure the water you use is at least warm, if not hot, before adding it to the other ingredients.

Step-by-step-instructions for how to make it

(Full recipe in the recipe card below)

1. Start by slicking the vegetables to an even thickness, about 1/4″ thick. Then saute them in the hot oil until they’re soft. This takes about 5 minutes over medium-high heat.
2. Add the water to the sauteed vegetables.
3. Increase the heat of the burner until the water starts to boil. Reduce heat to allow a low boil or simmer and let it do this for five minutes. Be sure not to over-boil or you’ll end up with mushy vegetables.
4. Add the Lipton noodle soup mix to the pot. Stir it in with a wooden spoon to make sure it is well dissolved.

1. Remove the meat from the bones and shred it with your fingers.
2. Add the rotisserie chicken to the pot of Lipton noodle soup. Cook for five more minutes before serving.

Variations and substitutions

For the Soup Mix – There are many instant noodle soup brands you can use for this. Use your favorite brand. If you’re following a low-sodium diet, look for a box of the reduced-sodium soup mix.

For the Olive Oil – You can saute the vegetables in butter. No one will judge you.

For the Vegetables – These are used to flavor the broth and you can use what you have on hand. Other thing you can add include:

• Crushed garlic
• Bok choy
• Baby spinach
• Fennel
• Apple (peeled)

For the Rotisserie Chicken – If you’re a purist and you have the time, make a roast chicken. You won’t regret the extra time involved.

For the Water – Use chicken broth. Save your money and make your own. The store-bought stuff is usually pricey and is like kissing your sister. There’s not a lot of flavor to it.

You can make your own easily!

How to make Homemade Chicken Broth

1. Roast a chicken or use a rotisserie chicken and remove the meat. Reserve the meat in a sealed container in the refrigerate.
2. Place the chicken carcass in a large stock pot. Add some vegetables like onion, celery, and carrot (no need to slice them.)
3. Add enough water to cover the carcass. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for at least an hour. Longer is better!
4. Allow the stock to cool, strain the liquid and discard the solids. You can use the remaining stock for this Lipton noodle soup! Or, you can store it in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze it for 3 up to 3 months and use later.

What to serve with this

This Lipton noodle soup with rotisserie chicken has everything you need for a hot nutritious meal. If you wanted to add a little something, I would suggest some of our homemade crusty bread or a quick green salad, or even this Indian spice chicken salad.

Common questions

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