Description
Hearty Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup delivers comfort in every spoonful, blending rich broth with tender chicken and silky noodles. Homemade warmth welcomes you with its soul-soothing goodness, promising a delightful meal that hugs from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 6 cups chicken broth
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a spacious pot at medium temperature, gently sautéing chopped onions, carrots, and celery until they become translucent and tender, approximately 5 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and allow it to release its aromatic essence for 60 seconds.
- Sprinkle flour into the vegetable mixture, continuously stirring to create a smooth, golden roux that will thicken the soup’s base.
- Slowly incorporate chicken broth, whisking methodically to eliminate any potential lumps and create a silky, uniform liquid.
- Introduce dried thyme, pre-cooked shredded chicken, and delicate egg noodles into the simmering broth.
- Increase heat to bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce temperature and allow ingredients to gently simmer for 10 minutes until noodles reach perfect al dente consistency.
- Enrich the soup with a luxurious stream of heavy cream, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley to add a bright, herbaceous finishing touch before ladling into warm bowls.
Notes
- Customize the soup’s thickness by adjusting flour quantity, creating a lighter or more substantial texture.
- Swap egg noodles with gluten-free alternatives like zucchini noodles or rice noodles for dietary restrictions.
- Boost protein by adding extra shredded rotisserie chicken or plant-based chicken substitute for vegetarians.
- Reduce calories by using half-and-half or milk instead of heavy cream, maintaining creamy consistency while lightening the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg