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Panera Chicken Noodle Soup Copycat

Published: Sep 16, 2022 · Modified: Feb 28, 2025 by Brooke Fajcz · As an Amazon Influencer, we earn from qualifying purchases.

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Craving Panera's chicken noodle soup, but you don't live near the restaurant? Check out our copycat recipe. It's classic comfort food that's so warm and cozy, you'll want it on repeat.

If you're a fan of Panera's soups, you'll definitely want to try our copycat recipes for their 10 vegetable soup and their bistro French onion soup. Don't miss our collection of 11 Panera Bread copycat soup recipes, too!

bowl of Panera chicken noodle soup with baguettes
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Ingredients

bowls of ingredients for Panera chicken noodle soup

All the ingredients for this copycat Panera chicken noodle soup are very easy to find at your local grocery store. In fact, you probably have most of the ingredients already in your pantry. Let's talk about some of the key ingredients.

  • Vegetables: We used yellow onion, carrots, celery, and garlic.
  • Dried Spices: We used bay leaves, thyme, sea salt, black pepper, onion powder, and turmeric. If you would like to add another spice, try rosemary.
  • Broth: We used reduced sodium chicken broth.
  • Meat: We used 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
  • Pasta: We used 4 cups of wide egg noodles.

See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to Make Panera Chicken Noodle Soup

Gather all the ingredients for this Panera noodle soup. Dice the onion. Mince the garlic, and chop up the carrots, celery, and parsley.

sauteeing veggies and adding spices
  1. Melt the butter over medium heat, then add the onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until the onion is soft and golden brown, about 6 minutes. (image 1)
  2. Add the garlic and stir constantly until fragrant, then bloom spices for a minute while stirring. (image 2)
deglazing the pan and adding the broth and spices
  1. Deglaze the pot with a wooden turner and ¼ cup of chicken broth. Scrape the brown bits off the bottom of the pot to give more flavor to the soup. (image 3)
  2. Pour in the rest of the reduced sodium chicken broth. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Taste then add the salt, black pepper, onion powder, and turmeric. Stir well. (image 4)
adding chicken breast to the pot
  1. Submerge the 2 chicken breasts in the broth, cover the pot and simmer for 20 minutes, then check the meat to see if its internal temperature is 165°F. (image 5)
  2. Allow the meat to cool enough to handle, roughly 10 minutes, then cut it into bite sized pieces and stir it back into the soup. Taste and adjust any seasonings, if necessary. (image 6)
removing bay leaves from soup and serving
  1. Cook the wide egg noodles in salted water according to the package directions. Drain, and toss the noodles with 1 teaspoon of olive oil to prevent sticking. Remove the soup from the heat and stir in the freshly chopped parsley. (image 7)
  2. To serve, place ½ cup of cooked noodles in the bottom of each bowl. Ladle this copycat Panera soup on top and serve hot with fresh bread, a side salad, and fresh fruit. (image 8)

Recipe FAQs

Is Panera chicken noodle soup healthy?

On January 7, 2016, Panera changed all their soup recipes so that they are clean. This means there is no artificial flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives. Their home style chicken noodle soup is low in calories and in fat and has carrots for extra vitamin A. Unfortunately, this soup from Panera is very high in sodium.

Did Panera change their chicken noodle soup in 2021?

Yes, the new recipe rolled out on January 14, 2021. In their own words, they say it's packed with tender egg noodles, warm veggies and chunks of white chicken meat, but will feature a new and enhanced flavor.

How many calories are in this soup?

For a cup and a half (large order) of Panera's chicken noodle soup, it has 160 calories, 5g fat, 19g carbs, 14g protein, amd 1920 mg sodium. Our copycat recipe has 168 calories, 5g fat, 14.5g carbs,15.8g protein and 917 mg sodium for the same serving size.

Is there diary in Panera chicken noodle soup?

The good news for lactose intolerant people is that there is no dairy in Panera's chicken noodle soup or in our copycat version.

Can you make Panera chicken noodle soup ahead?

Make Ahead: Yes, you can make everything the night before except the noodles. This copycat noodle soup tastes even better the next day.
Leftovers: Anything that you have leftover can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat: Reheat the soup in a large pot on the stove over medium heat.
Freeze: This soup freezes well, just leave out the noodles. When ready to use, thaw in the fridge overnight and cook up the noodles fresh the same day.

Serve

Panera serves their noodle soup in their bakery cafes with your choice of baguette, kettle chips, or an apple. We suggest that you round out your homemade copycat Panera chicken noodle soup with a light green salad, a slice of crusty bread, and some fresh fruit.

You'll definitely want to try one of these 8 Panera copycat dessert recipes after you enjoy your soup, too!

Looking for other Panera soup recipes? Make sure to try our copycat recipes for Panera baked potato soup, bistro French onion soup, autumn squash soup, chicken and wild rice soup, and Panera turkey chili. You'll also love our recipe for this family-favorite creamy chicken noodle soup.

three bowls of Panera chicken noodle soup.

Expert Tips

  • For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients, not frozen.
  • Cook the onion until it's soft and golden brown.
  • Deglaze the pot with chicken broth.
  • Taste before adding the uncooked chicken and then again at the end, and adjust seasonings to your preference.
  • Don't cook the noodles in the soup; they will absorb the liquid and will get soggy.

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Recipe

bowl of Panera chicken noodle soup

Panera Chicken Noodle Soup Copycat

Take one bite of our copycat Panera chicken noodle soup, and you won't want canned soup anymore!  It's so warm and cozy that it's perfect for sick days, cold nights, and weeknight meals.  You'll love the chunks of chicken, tender egg noodles, and warm veggies.  Gluten free friendly.
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Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour
Servings: 11 cups
Calories: 168kcal
Author: Brooke & Emma

Ingredients
 

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • ¾ cup carrots, chopped
  • ½ cup celery, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 8 cups chicken broth, reduced sodium
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon turmeric
  • 1.3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 4 cups dried wide egg noodles or gluten free noodles
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • wooden spoon
  • digital thermometer
  • soup ladle
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Instructions

  • In a large, heavy bottomed pot set over medium high heat, melt the butter until foamy.  Add the mirepoix (onions, carrots, celery), stirring frequently until the onions are soft and a light golden brown, roughly 6 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant then add the dried thyme and the 2 bay leaves. Bloom the spices while constantly stirring for a minute.
  • Pour ¼ cup of broth into the pot and use a wooden turner to scrape the browned fond off the bottom of the pot.  This will create additional flavor.
  • Pour in the rest of the broth and stir with a wooden spoon. Cover and bring to a boil, roughly 5 minutes, then reduce to a simmer.  Taste the broth, then stir in the salt, black pepper, onion powder, and turmeric.
  • Submerge the two chicken breasts, making sure they are covered with the broth, then cover the pot and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken and place on a plate.  Using a meat thermometer, ensure that the internal temperature is at a minimum of 165°F.  Allow the chicken to cool enough to handle, roughly 10 minutes.
  • Cook the egg noodles in a separate pot in salted water according to the package directions.  Drain the noodles then toss with 1 teaspoon olive oil to prevent sticking.  Set aside.
  • Cut the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces, then stir the meat back into the pot. Taste and adjust any spices, if desired, then remove the 2 bay leaves. Stir in the fresh parsley.
  • Add ½ cup of noodles to the bottom of each bowl and ladle the hot chicken soup on top.  Serve with fresh bread, a salad, and fruit to round out the meal.

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Notes

  • For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients, not frozen.
  • Cook the onion until it's soft and golden brown.
  • Deglaze the pot with chicken broth.
  • Taste before adding the uncooked chicken and then again at the end, and adjust seasonings to your preference.
  • Don't cook the noodles in the soup; they will absorb the liquid and will get soggy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 168kcal (8%)Carbohydrates: 14.5g (5%)Protein: 15.8g (32%)Fat: 5g (8%)Cholesterol: 61.4mg (20%)Sodium: 922.2mg (40%)Fiber: 1.2g (5%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 1668IU (33%)Vitamin C: 3.3mg (4%)Calcium: 29.1mg (3%)Iron: 0.9mg (5%)

Serving sizes and nutritional information are only an estimate and may vary from your results.

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Comments

  1. Lindsey

    October 15, 2023 at 6:29 pm

    5 stars
    Awesome recipe. I love how the noodles weren’t soggy. The seasoning was also perfect. Usually I have to add a ton more seasonings than are listed in soup recipes but this one was perfect!

    Reply
    • Emma Fajcz

      October 16, 2023 at 6:15 am

      Lindsey, We are so glad to hear you loved this recipe! Thanks for letting us know.

      Reply
  2. Kizzie B.

    August 13, 2023 at 10:09 pm

    5 stars
    I can't wait to make this. Im giving it 5 stars bc I've made other soups. but their recipes didn't leave me excited to make from reading it alone. I had this soup this evening and sent husband back for more. Then began searching for the copycat.

    Reply
    • Emma Fajcz

      August 14, 2023 at 5:22 am

      Kizzie,
      Thanks for leaving a review. Please let us know how it turned out.

      Reply
  3. Shannon

    January 22, 2023 at 1:11 pm

    5 stars
    My family loves this soup!

    Reply
    • Emma

      January 23, 2023 at 4:55 am

      Shannon,
      Thanks for sharing how it turned out. We're thrilled that your family loves this soup.

      Reply
  4. Barb

    September 23, 2022 at 3:26 pm

    Chicken Broths all seem to have different flavors
    To me the broth makes this soup. Do you know what kind of broth they use? Other than
    Low sodium??

    Reply
    • Emma

      September 24, 2022 at 7:13 am

      There's no way to know what brand Panera uses. We used Great Value reduced sodium broth when developing this recipe.

      Reply
  5. Tanya

    November 22, 2021 at 7:50 pm

    5 stars
    Wow. This was so flavorful. We loved it. I might cut back on the pepper to 1/2 t. In the future but it was perfect. I used a rotisserie chicken instead of the chicken breasts because that’s what I had.

    Thanks for this recipe. It’s a keeper.

    Reply
    • Emma

      November 23, 2021 at 7:07 am

      You're very welcome, Tanya! Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Alex

    August 20, 2021 at 2:48 pm

    5 stars
    The warm broth is very inviting! The soup is light and the chicken is juicy. The carrots are soft, the noodles are buttery, and the celery adds a nice touch of flavor. Yum, yum!

    Reply
    • Emma

      August 20, 2021 at 2:48 pm

      Glad you liked it, Alex!

      Reply
  7. Beth

    August 20, 2021 at 2:21 pm

    5 stars
    This comforting and familiar soup is perfect for a cool day. The veggie chunks are colorful, and the chicken is very flavorful and perfectly cooked. The broth is rich and delicious, but the egg noodles are my favorite.

    Reply
    • Emma

      August 20, 2021 at 2:22 pm

      Thank you, Beth! We're glad you enjoyed it so much!

      Reply

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