Description
Homemade creamy chicken noodle soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending tender chicken and silky noodles. Hearty ingredients and simple preparation make this classic soup a perfect meal for family gatherings and chilly evenings you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 cups (56 grams) egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) butter
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm butter in a spacious pot at medium temperature, gently sautéing diced onions, minced garlic, julienned carrots, and chopped celery until vegetables become translucent and tender, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetable mixture, stirring continuously for 60 seconds to create a golden roux and eliminate raw flour taste.
- Gradually pour chicken broth into the pot, whisking methodically to ensure a silky, lump-free liquid base.
- Incorporate shredded chicken, dry egg noodles, fragrant thyme, fresh parsley, and seasoning components, then elevate heat to generate a robust boil.
- Reduce temperature to a gentle simmer, allowing noodles to cook and absorb flavors until perfectly tender, roughly 6-8 minutes.
- Drizzle heavy cream into the soup, stirring gently to integrate and create a luxurious, velvety texture.
- Taste and calibrate seasonings, adding additional salt and pepper as necessary to enhance overall flavor profile.
- Ladle steaming soup into serving bowls, garnishing with extra parsley for a vibrant presentation, and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Choose wide or thick egg noodles for a heartier texture that holds up well in the creamy soup base.
- Opt for rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor depth without additional cooking steps.
- If avoiding dairy, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream for a lighter, plant-based alternative that maintains richness.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels, allowing you to season gradually and prevent an overly salty final 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: 540 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg