Common Ingredients in noodle soup Recipes
We researched the most common ingredients in over a dozen popular noodle soup recipes and found the top 15 ingredients.
The most common ingredient in noodle soup dishes is chicken broth.
Onion, celery, carrots, garlic, egg noodles and olive oil are also common ingredients in noodle soup recipes. Variations include:
- scallions in place of onion
- scallions in place of celery
- scallions and bok choy in place of carrots
- parsley in place of garlic
- Ingredient Ratios
- Average Weight of Ingredients
- chicken broth - 80%
- salt - 70%
- onion - 70%
- celery - 60%
- carrots - 55%
- garlic - 55%
- pepper - 45%
- black pepper
- egg noodles - 45%
- olive oil - 35%
- white sesame - 25%
- butter - 25%
- vegetable oil - 15%
- parsnips - 15%
- parsley - 15%
- Other Ingredients
- 8 Noodle Soup Recipes (ingredients only)
The average noodle soup recipe has about 12.2 ingredients, with a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 24.
In terms of directions, noodle soup recipes have about 4.6 steps on average, ranging from 1 to 14 instructions.
Ratios of Common Ingredients in Noodle Soup
For 6 cup chicken broth (1494 g), the median and average amounts of other significant ingredients are below. Some ingredients are potential substitutes for others, meaning they almost never exist together in a single noodle soup recipe, and are marked below.
Ingredient | Median | Average | % of recipes with chicken broth | Potential subsitutions |
onion |
1 medium (111 g) |
1.5 medium (162 g) |
78% |
|
celery |
1 cup (102 g) |
1.7 cup (173 g) |
67% |
|
egg noodles |
2.3 cup (360 g) |
3.1 cup (502 g) |
56% | |
carrots |
1.5 cup (193 g) |
2.1 cup (274 g) |
56% |
|
garlic |
4 clove (12 g) |
3.1 clove (9 g) |
44% |
|
poultry seasoning |
6 teaspoon (9 g) |
3.5 teaspoon (5 g) |
22% |
|
parsley |
1 ounce (28 g) |
half a ounce (14 g) |
22% |
|
olive oil |
2 tablespoon (27 g) |
1.5 tablespoon (21 g) |
22% |
|
Ingredients by Average Weight in Noodle Soup
We also found the average content of the significant ingredients by weight in noodle soup recipes. This would be: 73% chicken broth, 9% egg noodles, 6% carrots, 5% onion, 4% celery and 2% parsnips.
Here are the top ingredients, listed in order of popularity.
chicken broth
![Image of chicken broth](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6f/Broth_hg.jpg)
Chicken broth is the most popular ingredient in noodle soup dishes. In fact, over 80% of noodle soup recipes contain chicken broth.
Chicken broth is often included in noodle soup dishes in amounts of 6 cups.
In noodle soup recipes that contain chicken broth, it is on average, 51% by weight.
For noodle soup recipes, chicken broth is frequently used with onion, celery, salt, egg noodles and carrots.salt
![Image of salt](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a0/Table_salt_large_grain_V1.jpg/2560px-Table_salt_large_grain_V1.jpg)
Another popular ingredient in noodle soup is salt. From the recipes we've sampled for noodle soup, over 70% have salt.
In noodle soup recipes that contain salt, it is on average, 0.2% by weight.
In recipes for noodle soup, salt is often used with onion, chicken broth, celery, garlic and egg noodles.onion
![Image of onion](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a2/Mixed_onions.jpg/1920px-Mixed_onions.jpg)
Onion is another common ingredient in noodle soup dishes. In fact, over 70% of noodle soup recipes contain onion.
Chopped and quartered are frequent preparations for onion in noodle soup dishes.
Common quantities for onion in noodle soup dishes include 1 medium, half a cup or 1 cup.
In noodle soup recipes that contain onion, it is on average, 4% by weight.
Chicken broth, celery, carrots, salt and egg noodles are commonly used together with onion in noodle soup dishes.Potential substitutions for onion in noodle soup:
- scallions
celery
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Another popular ingredient in noodle soup is celery. From the recipes we've sampled for noodle soup, over 60% have celery.
Chopped and sliced are frequent preparations for celery in noodle soup dishes.
Celery is often included in noodle soup dishes in amounts of 1 cup.
In noodle soup recipes that contain celery, it is on average, 4% by weight.
For noodle soup recipes, celery is frequently used with onion, chicken broth, carrots, egg noodles and salt.Potential substitutions for celery in noodle soup:
- scallions
carrots
![Image of carrots](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/www.soupersage.com/img/food/carrots_2.jpg)
Carrots is another common ingredient in noodle soup dishes. In fact, over 55% of noodle soup recipes contain carrots.
Noodle soup dishes often call for carrots to be peeled and chopped.
Carrots is often included in noodle soup dishes in amounts of 1 cup.
In noodle soup recipes that contain carrots, it is on average, 6% by weight.
In recipes for noodle soup, carrots is often used with onion, celery, chicken broth, salt and egg noodles.Potential substitutions for carrots in noodle soup:
- scallions
- bok choy
garlic
Another popular ingredient in noodle soup is garlic. From the recipes we've sampled for noodle soup, over 55% have garlic.
Minced is a frequent preparation for garlic in noodle soup dishes.
Common quantities for garlic in noodle soup dishes include 1 clove.
In noodle soup recipes that contain garlic, it is on average, 0.3% by weight.
Salt, chicken broth, white sesame, onion and olive oil are commonly used together with garlic in noodle soup dishes.Potential substitutions for garlic in noodle soup:
- parsley
pepper
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Pepper is another common ingredient in noodle soup dishes. In fact, over 45% of noodle soup recipes contain pepper.
Variations of pepper include:- black pepper: 27% of recipes
black pepper
![Image of black pepper](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/www.soupersage.com/img/food/black-peppercorns.jpg)
Black pepper is another common ingredient in noodle soup dishes. In fact, over 25% of noodle soup recipes contain black pepper.
In noodle soup recipes that contain black pepper, it is on average, 0% by weight.
In recipes for noodle soup, black pepper is often used with salt, chicken broth, egg noodles, carrots and onion.Potential substitutions for black pepper in noodle soup:
- poultry seasoning
egg noodles
![Image of egg noodles](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/www.soupersage.com/img/food/egg-noodles.jpg)
Another popular ingredient in noodle soup is egg noodles. From the recipes we've sampled for noodle soup, over 45% have egg noodles.
In noodle soup recipes that contain egg noodles, it is on average, 11% by weight.
In recipes for noodle soup, egg noodles is often used with chicken broth, onion, celery, salt and carrots. On the other hand, egg noodles is almost never used with white sesame, scallions and bok choy.olive oil
![Image of olive oil](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0e/Oliven_V1.jpg)
Olive oil is another common ingredient in noodle soup dishes. In fact, over 35% of noodle soup recipes contain olive oil.
Common quantities for olive oil in noodle soup dishes include 1 tablespoon.
In noodle soup recipes that contain olive oil, it is on average, 0.7% by weight.
Salt, garlic, chicken broth, celery and bok choy are commonly used together with olive oil in noodle soup dishes.Potential substitutions for olive oil in noodle soup:
- vegetable oil
white sesame
![Image of white sesame](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/www.soupersage.com/img/food/sesame_seeds.jpg)
Another popular ingredient in noodle soup is white sesame. From the recipes we've sampled for noodle soup, over 25% have white sesame.
In noodle soup recipes that contain white sesame, it is on average, 0.1% by weight.
For noodle soup recipes, white sesame is frequently used with garlic, chicken broth, pepper, olive oil and scallions. However, onion, celery, carrots, egg noodles, basil, butter, poultry seasoning, vegetable oil, thyme, bay, parsley and parsnips are almost never used together with white sesame in noodle soup dishes.butter
Another popular ingredient in noodle soup is butter. From the recipes we've sampled for noodle soup, over 25% have butter.
In noodle soup recipes that contain butter, it is on average, 0.6% by weight.
Chicken broth, egg noodles, carrots, onion and celery are commonly used together with butter in noodle soup dishes. Conversely, butter is not often used with garlic, olive oil, white sesame, scallions, bok choy, vegetable oil, bay and parsnips.vegetable oil
![Image of vegetable oil](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/49/Olive_oil_from_Oneglia.jpg)
Vegetable oil is another common ingredient in noodle soup dishes. In fact, over 15% of noodle soup recipes contain vegetable oil.
In noodle soup recipes that contain vegetable oil, it is on average, 0.3% by weight.
For noodle soup recipes, vegetable oil is frequently used with chicken broth, onion, celery, chicken meat and egg noodles.Potential substitutions for vegetable oil in noodle soup:
- olive oil
parsnips
Another popular ingredient in noodle soup is parsnips. From the recipes we've sampled for noodle soup, over 15% have parsnips.
In noodle soup recipes that contain parsnips, it is on average, 7% by weight.
In recipes for noodle soup, parsnips is often used with olive oil, onion, carrots, celery and salt.Potential substitutions for parsnips in noodle soup:
- scallions
- bok choy
parsley
![Image of parsley](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/www.soupersage.com/img/food/parsley.jpg)
Parsley is another common ingredient in noodle soup dishes. In fact, over 15% of noodle soup recipes contain parsley.
In noodle soup recipes that contain parsley, it is on average, 0.5% by weight.
Chicken broth, egg noodles, celery, carrots and onion are commonly used together with parsley in noodle soup dishes.Potential substitutions for parsley in noodle soup:
- garlic
- scallions
Other noodle soup Ingredients
Other significant ingredients used in noodle soup recipes include:
- bay - 15%
- thyme - 15%
- poultry seasoning - 15%
- bok choy - 15%
- vegetable broth - 15%
- basil - 15%
- scallions - 15%
Select Recipes for noodle soup (Ingredients Only)
- - 1 tablespoon butter
- - ½ cup chopped onion
- - ½ cup chopped celery
- - 4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
- - 1 (14.5 ounce) can vegetable broth
- - ½ pound chopped cooked chicken breast
- - 1 ½ cups egg noodles
- - 1 cup sliced carrots
- - ½ teaspoon dried basil
- - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- - salt and pepper to taste
- - 2 ½ cups wide egg noodles
- - 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- - 12 cups chicken broth
- - 1 ½ tablespoons salt
- - 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- - 1 cup chopped celery
- - 1 cup chopped onion
- - ⅓ cup cornstarch
- - 3 cups diced, cooked chicken meat
- - 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- - 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- - 1 1/2 cups carrots, peeled and diced
- - 6 cups chicken stock
- - 1 cup diced celery
- - 1 cup miniature alphabet pasta
- - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 turns of the pan
- - 1 medium size yellow onion, peeled, quartered and thinly sliced
- - 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
- - 2 poblano or anaheim peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
- - Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- - 1 cup shredded carrots, available in pouches in the produce department
- - 6 cups, 1 1/2 quarts, chicken broth
- - 1 1/2 pound chicken tenders cut into bite size chunks, 2 packages
- - 2 small bundles from a 3.75 ounce package of bean thread noodles, there is usually 3 bundles in one package (recommended: Kame)
- - 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped
- - 15 fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
- - 1 lime
- - 2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil
- - 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- - 1 parsnip, peeled and chopped
- - 1 medium onion, chopped
- - 2 ribs celery, chopped
- - 2 bay leaves, fresh or dried
- - Salt and pepper
- - 6 cups good quality chicken stock
- - 1 pound (the average weight of 1 package) chicken breast tenders, diced
- - 1/2 pound wide egg noodles
- - A handful fresh parsley, chopped
- - A handful fresh dill, chopped
- - 2 teaspoons butter
- - 1 cup sliced celery
- - 1 cup chopped carrot
- - 1/2 cup chopped onion
- - 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- - 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- - 2 (32 ounce) containers and 1 can chicken broth (14 ounce)
- - 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
- - 8 ounces egg noodles
- - 2 cups cooked chicken (3 frozen breasts)
- - parsley
- - 8 cups water or 8 cups canned chicken broth
- - 1 cup carrot, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- - 1 cup celery, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- - 1 cup onion, chopped
- - 1 garlic clove, minced
- - 2 bay leaves
- - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- - 4 teaspoons salt (to taste)
- - 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- - 1 (3 1/2 lb) roasting chickens
- - 3 cups wide egg noodles, uncooked
- - 1 tbsp olive oil
- - 3 shallots (diced)
- - 1 bunch green onions (chopped, green and white divided)
- - 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- - 2 tbsp ginger (fresh, minced)
- - 5.5 cups low sodium chicken broth (or water for vegan)
- - 2 whole star anise
- - 2 tbsp soy sauce (or Tamari for a Gluten Free option)
- - 10 oz crimini mushrooms (sliced)
- - 6 oz rice noodles
- - 1.5 heads bok choy (roughly chopped)
- - sesame seeds (for topping)
- - red pepper flakes (for topping)