Description
Classic chicken noodle soup brings comfort and warmth to kitchen tables across North America. Hearty broth, tender chicken, and perfectly cooked noodles create a soul-soothing meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cooked and shredded
- 6 cups (1.4 L) chicken broth
- 2 cups (224 g) egg noodles
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium-high temperature, gently sautéing diced onions, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and chopped celery until vegetables become translucent and fragrant, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot, introducing shredded chicken, fresh thyme, and chopped parsley. Allow mixture to reach a gentle bubbling simmer.
- Carefully add egg noodles to the liquid, stirring occasionally and cooking until pasta reaches perfect al dente texture, roughly 8-9 minutes.
- Lower heat to minimal setting, slowly incorporate heavy cream into the soup, allowing ingredients to meld and warm together for 2-3 minutes.
- Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper, ensuring balanced flavors are distributed evenly throughout the pot.
- Ladle the creamy, aromatic soup into warm bowls, garnishing with additional fresh herbs if desired, and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Use bone-in chicken breasts or thighs for deeper, richer flavor that infuses more taste into the soup.
- Choose wide egg noodles for a heartier texture that holds up better in creamy soups and provides a satisfying bite.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or whole milk instead of heavy cream to reduce overall calories while maintaining creaminess.
- Make this dish gluten-free by replacing egg noodles with zucchini noodles or gluten-free pasta alternatives, ensuring everyone can enjoy this comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 312 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg