30 Egg Noodle Recipes That Go Beyond Chicken Noodle Soup (2024)

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We know that egg noodles reign supreme when it comes to chicken noodle soup, but don’t let that be the extent of what you do with the inexpensive and fast-cooking pasta. Check out our list of 30 egg noodle recipes for ideas—we bet we’ll have you swapping a bag for your favorite Italian pasta in no time.

Let’s start with the egg noodles themselves. For most of these recipes we’re talking about the “(extra-)broad”, “wide”, or “dumpling” egg noodles that resemble fusilli pasta, but occasionally you’ll want to reach for the “Chinese egg noodles” that resemble lo-mein and can be found fresh or dried. You could even make your own egg noodles, like in our recipes for egg noodle soup or cacio e pepe egg noodles.

Though there are a ton of recipes you can make with egg noodles that don’t revolve around soup, we’d be remiss to not highlight those that do. We’ve got 8 variations on chicken noodle soup for you here, ranging from the classic you already know and love to versions you may be less familiar with. You can make chicken noodle in your slow-cooker or your instant pot, or swap in turkey for the chicken (GREAT for holiday turkey leftovers). Want even more flavor? Try the Thai take on chicken and noodle, khao soi—coconut milk, fish sauce, and lemongrass come together to take the basic comfort soup to the next level.

What else can you do with egg noodles? Stroganoffs are another popular option for using egg noodles, so we’ve included a chicken and beef version, as well as a few plays on the flavors, like our stroganoff burgers (yep, noodles as buns) and our chile-braised beef with noodles (think spicy stroganoff). Sweet noodle kugel is another classic, though you may not have encountered it if you’re not Jewish—it’s a Shabbat dinner staple in many homes. Egg noodles are also popular in Eastern Europe, so we’ve included a few recipes inspired by that region, like beef and chicken paprikash (a paprika-based dish similar to goulash) and haluski cabbage and noodles. As you can see by their culture-wide popularity, egg noodles truly are versatile. Check out our favorite weeknight pasta dinners and try swapping them in for your favorite noodles.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

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Homemade chicken noodle soup is already easy to whip up, but tossing all of your ingredients in a slow cooker makes it even easier. Tip: If you make chicken soup and feel like it's lacking something, this can typically be not enough salt. Finish the soup with a pinch of flaky sea salt, a drizzle of olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon for a brighter, punchier flavor.

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Dan Dan Noodles

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Originating from Chinese Sichuan cooking, Dandan noodles were named for the carrying pole (aka dan dan) that street vendors used to carry baskets of noodles and sauce. While sometimes served as a soup in China, American versions are usually more saucy than soupy, and often include sesame paste, peanut butter, or tahini, like our recipe here.

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Perfect Buttered Noodles

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Buttered noodles is the perfectly simple and always comforting dish of our childhood that we never grew out of. For those nights when you need something fast and have no time or energy to cook, keep it a relaxed affair: a bowl of these noodles will feed you in under 30 minutes from start to finish.

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Khao Soi

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Khao Soi is a delicious noodle soup with a variety of textures and fresh flavors. Typically, the dish uses yellow egg noodles and is made with chicken. Hot tip: Make sure your oil heated to at last 325° so your noodles will puff up when frying.

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Haluski Cabbage & Noodles

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This humble Eastern European dish is a combination of caramelized cabbage and onions, tossed with rich egg noodles; savory, crisp bacon; and of course, butter. The most traditional Haluski recipes keep it simple with cabbage, onions, bacon and noodles, but this one adds a punch of acidic lemon and fresh garlic to cut through some of the fattiness.

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Chicken Stroganoff

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We recently discovered our love of the old-school classic beef stroganoff. It's creamy, hearty, and insanely good over a bed of egg noodles. This chicken version is just as good—it's a little lighter than the original, but still super flavorful and extremely comforting.

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Chicken Noodle Soup Casserole

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As anyone who's ever pressed a ladle against the edge of a soup canteen—draining out the excess broth—can attest, the noodles, chicken and vegetables are the most irresistible part of the meal. It was then we realized the world was long overdue for a twist on the chicken noodle soup that hit that perfect filling-to-broth ratio. Thus, Chicken Noodle Casserole was born.

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Pesto Sichuan Noodles

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There are lots of ways to add spice to your meals, but when we’re looking for something really special, we turn to Sichuan peppercorns. These peppers bring a unique herbal spice with a gentle numbing effect to the lips and tongue. Paired here with a few other unexpected ingredients, these peppercorns add new intrigue to the old standby of pesto and pasta.

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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

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Is there anything more comforting than a bowl of chicken noodle soup? We'll answer for you: NO! This pressure cooker recipe makes light work of this homestyle classic. This is definitely one of those set it and forget it recipes that you're going to keep in your back pocket.

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Crock-Pot Cube Steak

Looking for a hearty slow-cooker recipe that you can set and forget until dinnertime? Look no further. This easy smothered cube steak is perfect for hungry crowds, best served with mashed potatoes and a light veggie side like spinach salad.

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Chicken Paprikash

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This Hungarian recipe features tender chicken in an unique creamy paprika-infused sauce. Use really fresh paprika for this dish—trust us, it will make all the difference!

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Cacio E Pepe Egg Noodles

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Cacio E Pepe is one of our all time FAVORITE pasta dishes. This lightened-up version calls for making your egg noodles from scratch—the good news is it's SO much easier than it sounds. All you need is a good nonstick pan. It's so simple and yet so fun to make and, of course, absolutely delicious.

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Beef Stroganoff

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We can all agree that anything involving pasta or a rich delicious gravy is right at the top of the comfort food list. And this recipe for Beef Stroganoff features both! With buttery egg noodles smothered in a creamy beef and mushroom gravy that's rich, warm, and full of flavor, Beef Stroganoff is the ultimate wintertime food.

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Turkey Noodle Soup

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Chicken noodle soup is obviously our go-to. It's simple and fast and just so darn comforting. Turkey noodle soup is still everything you love about the classic with the addition of some leftover turkey.

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Egg Noodle Soup

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The perfect slurp of bouncy al dente strings of chewy gluten just can't be matched—in a pinch, though, egg noodles are the next best option! The idea here is simple: Get some good broth, flavor it with spices (your choice, play with it!), make your sheets of egg and slice them into noodles (as skinny or wide as you'd like!), then top with whatever you have on hand or need to use up.

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Noodle Kugel

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Kugel is basically the Yiddish/Jewish word for casserole. And while there are many savory versions (such as this giant-latke-esque potato kugel) we have a real soft spot in our hearts for sweet, cinnamon-spiced noodle kugel like this one.

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Turkey Carcass Soup

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The best cure for overeating on Thanksgiving? This simple soup. The most important element is a turkey carcass, something you most likely already have! Don't worry if it isn't picked clean—just slice off as much turkey as you can (and use that to make an epic Thanksgiving Sandwich)—and let the rest simmer with the soup.

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Swedish Meatballs

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Y'all, we finally cracked the code. Savory spiced meatballs in a creamy, velvety sauce... without the schlep to IKEA. These must be served over noodles, because you will want to sop up the sauce.

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Crock-Pot Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Casserole

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The most amazing part of this slow-cooker recipe is that everything cooks in the same vessel—including the pasta. After the chicken is cooked, it took us a little less than 20 minutes until the noodles were al dente, but in our slow-cooker chicken alfredo recipe, it was more like 25 minutes. Moral of the story: Start checking after 15!

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Pan-Fried Noodles in Superior Soy Sauce

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If you're looking for a dish that embodies Cantonese cooking, it’s this one. Pan-fried egg noodles are first quickly boiled, and then they’re thrown into a wok to get their crispiness. It’s in the burning crucible of the wok that the noodles develop their fragrant satisfying character, commingling under high temperature with the soy sauce, wine, oil, sugar, and herbs.

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FAQs

Do egg noodles hold up better in soup? ›

Egg noodles

The addition of egg to the dough makes the noodles chewier and shinier than regular pasta. Often ribbon-shaped, egg noodles eagerly absorb liquids, so they work well in sauces, casseroles, and soups.

Can I add egg noodles directly to soup? ›

Should I cook egg noodles before adding to soup? No! For the best flavor and simplest technique, cook dry packaged egg noodles directly in the broth of your soup, without boiling separately in water beforehand. The exception to this is if you're making the soup ahead of time or cooking a very large batch.

Are egg noodles healthier than pasta? ›

Are Egg Noodles Healthy? Egg noodles can give you extra nutrients that regular pasta won't, though they also lack in some areas compared to pasta. Still, you don't have to choose only one. Add both to your pantry for a well-rounded diet and supplement each with vegetables, proteins, and other sources of nutrients.

How do you keep egg noodles from getting mushy in chicken noodle soup? ›

This ensures that the starch from the noodles doesn't thicken your soup and make it cloudy. Rinse the Noodles: Once the noodles are cooked to al dente, drain them and rinse under cold water. This stops the cooking process and washes off excess starch, preventing them from absorbing more liquid and becoming mushy.

What kind of noodles don't get soggy in soup? ›

Make ahead: This soup is best made ahead of time when you are using homemade egg noodles (they don't get soggy like regular store bought noodles).

What are the best noodles to put in soup? ›

Some of my favorites are Ditalini, Orzo, and Fideo (cut spaghetti). The Ditalini goes well with minestrone soup, the Orzo or Fideo for chicken soup. The small shapes fit nicely on a soup spoon. For beef broth soups, egg noodles or barley taste better.

What not to put in soup? ›

The Worst Things to Put in Your Soup
  1. By Sara Butler. If there's one good thing about fall and winter, it's soup. ...
  2. Heavy Cream. Heavy cream creates an inviting texture for soups but that's where its positive contributions end. ...
  3. Juice. ...
  4. Turkey Bacon. ...
  5. Cheese. ...
  6. Croutons.

How do you keep noodles from absorbing broth in soup? ›

  1. Cook the soup and noodles separately.
  2. Cook the noodles, drain them and place them into bowls. Pour the soup into the bowls and serve.
  3. If you have extra soup and noodles, cool the noodles under cold running water and refrigerate.
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Should you cook noodles before adding to chicken noodle soup? ›

→ Follow this tip: Adding noodles to the soup should be the very last thing you do before taking the pot off the heat. Wait until the soup is just about finished, mix in the noodles, and simmer until the noodles are about halfway cooked. The residual heat from the soup will continue to cook the pasta.

Is it OK to eat egg noodles everyday? ›

Egg noodles can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a well-rounded diet. Still, it's important to consider which foods you're pairing them with to maximize the dish's nutritional value and minimize its adverse health effects.

Can a diabetic eat egg noodles? ›

Egg noodles are typically not better than pasta for diabetics - typically pasta is better than egg noodles for diabetics. This is because egg noodles are high in carbohydrates (40 grams per 1 cup serving) compared to white pasta (30 grams per 1 cup serving).

Which is more fattening rice or egg noodles? ›

An average portion of medium egg noodles contains 206 calories and 1.2g of fat. An average portion of rice noodles contains 162 calories and 0g of fat.

Why add vinegar to chicken noodle soup? ›

Add Vinegar To Begin With To Avoid Oversalting

By adding a splash of an acidic ingredient to your soup as you cook it, you'll reduce the need to add as much salt, while still highlighting and deepening the flavors in the pot.

How long should you boil egg noodles? ›

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Drop in the egg noodles and stir so they don't stick. Cook until just past al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.

Do egg noodles hold up in soup? ›

Kluski or other egg noodles: Kluski is the Polish word for noodles. These thick-cut egg noodles hold up well in soups. If you can't find them, use another type of egg noodle (including homemade egg noodles). Onions, carrots and celery: These aromatic vegetables form the backbone of many familiar soups.

What pasta is best for soup? ›

The lighter the soup, the smaller the pasta

Shapes such as Risoni, Ditalini lisci, and Stelline (shaped like tiny stars) are perfect for broths. If you are cooking a heartier soup such minestrone, consider using large sized pasta such as maccheroni, ditaloni rigati, or ditaloni lisci.

How to keep egg noodles from sticking? ›

If you aren't ready to serve the noodles just yet, you can toss the noodles with a little oil or butter to keep them from sticking together. If they get cold while you're finishing your dish, you can dunk them in a pot of warm water for a few seconds to bring them back to temperature.

How do noodles stay good in canned soup? ›

Gluten and alkaline salt react to make a chewier, denser noodle that doesn't soak up liquid as much. Soup manufacturers also cook noodles separately from the broth, accounting for the amount of time they'll be sitting in liquid so they won't be soggy by the time they're opened.

How do you keep noodles from absorbing all the soup? ›

Add the noodles to the pot as you reheat the soup just before serving. If you've already added the noodles from the beginning, your only hope of rescuing the soup is to dilute it with more broth so that the noodles have a bit of space to spread out.

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