Chicken noodle soup isn’t only for the frigid days of winter. It can also be enjoyed during warmer spring days or summer, depending on how strong the cravings are for it.

Dutch Oven Smoked Chicken Noodle Soup is the perfect fall recipe! The weather is turning here in the PNW quickly to the rainy season and soup is one of the comfort foods I love to make from scratch!

The key is not to add the chicken, noodles, or any hard herbs, like rosemary or thyme, until after you blend the vegetables. You don't want to purée any of these or you'll end up with a gloppy soup.

Rachael Ray's secret to good chicken noodle soup is adding a dash of fresh lemon juice before serving. Rachael Ray's soup only takes 30 minutes to make.