Chicken Noodle Soup & Wine
Classic Homestyle Chicken Noodle
The ultimate comfort food: tender chicken, egg noodles, carrots, celery, and onion in a clear golden chicken broth seasoned with thyme and bay. Its gentle, nurturing flavours and savoury depth make it surprisingly versatile with wine — even red works here.
Best Wine Pairings
Rich, slightly spiced, and off-dry — its texture and body complement the chicken broth without overpowering the delicate flavours.
Clean, mineral, and apple-fresh — lets the soup's natural chicken flavour come through while matching the broth's body.
Gamay's juicy cherry freshness and low tannin make it a gentle red option that won't overpower the subtle soup.
Stone fruit and mineral notes with crisp acidity — refreshing alongside the warm, comforting broth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What wine goes with chicken noodle soup?
Light, aromatic whites work best — Alsace Pinot Gris, unoaked Mâcon Chardonnay, or a dry Riesling. The soup's gentle flavours are best complemented, not dominated.
Can you drink red wine with chicken noodle soup?
Yes — a very light red like Beaujolais or Pinot Noir served slightly cool is fine. The clear broth has no tannin-clashing components, so a gentle red won't cause problems.
Should the wine be as comforting as the soup?
Matching the mood works well — a slightly off-dry Alsace Pinot Gris or a Riesling with residual sweetness can be as comforting and warming as the soup itself.