Classic Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe – Oma's Hühner-Gemüsesuppe

My chicken vegetable soup recipe, aka Hühner-Gemüsesuppe, is great when you're looking for easy dinner menu ideas. Use your own stock or buy some.

Either way, it'll be ready in no time at all! Comforting deliciousness in a bowl.  Add some fresh crusty bread to dunk into the broth and dinner is ready.

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Cook Time:

25 minutes

Total Time:

35 minutes

Servings:

Makes 4 - 6 servings

Ingredients:

  • 2 celery ribs, sliced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 large potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup (113 grams) chopped cauliflower
  • 5 cups (1.2 liters) chicken broth (homemade or purchased)
  • 1 - 1½ cups (38-57 grams) egg noodles
  • 1 - 2 cups (150-300 grams) diced cooked chicken
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • MAGGI liquid seasoning, to taste
  • VEGETA food seasoning, to taste
  • chopped fresh parsley, to garnish

Instructions:

  1. Place the vegetables and the broth in a large pot and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are almost tender, about 15 minutes.
  3. Add the egg noodles and simmer for another 8 to 10 minutes, until the noodles are tender.
  4. Add the chicken to the soup.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, MAGGI, and VEGETA.
  6. Serve the soup garnished with parsley.

Notes/Hints:

  • Add more broth or water if you prefer your soup thinner.
  • Add some curry powder.

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Updated: March 10, 2026

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