Question:Chicken- Noodle- Soup

[Thimbelina]

Chicken Noodle Soup

Hi. Does anyone know if this recipe freezes well? I'm looking for recipes to make that freeze well. Thanks so much!

[Chicagoland Chef du Jour]

I would freeze w/o the noodles. Boil the noodles as needed.
I always cook my noodles separately so people can add as many as they like.

[Zeldaz]

The noodles will also absorb a lot of the liquid, swell up, and get mushy.

[Rit]

I find this true with any soup that calls for pasta. Same with my Minestrone soup I always have the pasta on the side and put it in the bowl then dish the hot soup on top and turns out great. Two advantages. 1. The pasta doesn't get soft and mushy. 2. Each person can control the amount of pasta they desire.
Also, if you are wanting to make ahead and freeze you can do the same with the pasta, although I think cooked fresh is best.
Cook to desired doneness, Drain well and put into freezer bags and freeze. When wanting the pasta just take bag and all and put into a bowl that has really hot tap water to thaw. Repeat as needed to completely thaw.