Step 1

Gather the ingredients for your stovetop chicken noodle soup.

Step 2

Melt butter over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, and carrots and cook for about 4 minutes or until soft.

Step 3

Next, add the garlic and cook for a minute before stirring in the soy sauce, hot sauce, chicken broth, chicken breasts, herbs, spices, and seasonings.

Step 4

Once the chicken soup comes to a gentle boil, cover the pot partially and cook the chicken for 15 to 20 minutes more.

Step 5

Take the chicken breasts out of the pot and shred them. The easiest method is with two forks!

Step 6

Return the shredded chicken to the soup. Add the lemon juice and bring the chicken soup to a simmer.

Step 7

Cook the noodles or pasta according to package instructions. They're made separately from the soup to avoid overcooking them.

Step 8

Add the drained pasta or noodles to the bowl and pour the chicken soup on top. Enjoy!