The kind of noodles that are best for chicken soup are Egg noodles.
Egg noodles are the classic choice of noodles for chicken soup as the egg noodles offer a nice rich flavor as well as hearty texture, which also soaks up the broth in the chicken soup.
Homemade egg noodles are also great for being superior in holding their shape, but store bought egg noodles are also good in chicken soup.
You can also use other small pasta noodles in chicken soup like, ditalini, macaroni or even orzo noodles, which work well for clear broth.
And larger shaped noodles like undon or farfalle are great for a heartier chicken soup.
Homemade egg noodles though are the gold standard noodles for chicken soup, as homemade egg noodles result in a tender, rich bite that also absorbs flavor without becoming mushy quickly and you can also use a pasta roller for consistency.
Store bought egg noodles like wide ribbon egg noodles are a convenient choice of noodles for chicken soup, although they can get softe.
Good and popular brands of store bought egg noodles are Reames and Frank Traub egg noodles.
When using clearer broth in your chicken soup, can choose small pasta shapes like Acini di Pepe, Ditalini or Orzo noodles.
For heartier chicken soups you can choose small pasta like Elbow Macaroni, Rotini or even Udon or Spaetzle noodles.
Or for quick and easy noodles for chicken soup you could also use Farfalle bow tie noodles or break up some Angel Hair or Spaghetti for the chicken soup.
To make good chicken soup, avoid cooking the noodles too much so they don't overcook.
When cooking noodles for chicken soup, cook the noodles until they are al dente or even slightly underdone as they will also continue cooking in the hot chicken soup.
And for best results, especially when using store bought noodles, cook the noodles separately and add to bowls, just before you serve the chicken soup to prevent sogginess and adding a bit of flour also helps the homemade noodles stay firm.