Description
Homemade creamy chicken noodle soup delivers comfort in a single bowl, blending classic flavors with rich, hearty ingredients. Simmered with tender chicken, vegetables, and a velvety broth, you’ll savor each spoonful of this soul-warming classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chicken, shredded or diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 onion (small), diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm a spacious cooking vessel over medium temperature, allowing butter to liquefy and create a silky base for aromatic vegetables.
- Introduce diced onions, julienned carrots, and finely chopped celery, gently sautéing until they soften and release their natural sweetness.
- Incorporate minced garlic and fragrant thyme, allowing their essence to permeate the vegetable medley for approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Dust vegetables with a delicate layer of flour, meticulously coating each piece to create a subtle thickening foundation.
- Gradually introduce chicken broth, whisking continuously to ensure a smooth, lump-free consistency, then elevate to a gentle simmer.
- Add tender egg noodles, allowing them to cook until they reach perfect al dente texture, typically 6-8 minutes.
- Fold in pre-cooked, shredded chicken, creating a harmonious blend of protein and vegetables.
- Stream in rich heavy cream and smooth milk, stirring gently to integrate all components and create a luxurious, velvety texture.
- Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, ensuring complete heat distribution and flavor melding.
- Calibrate seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting to personal preference.
- Ladle into warm bowls and serve immediately, offering a comforting, nourishing meal.
Notes
- Enhance the soup’s richness by using homemade chicken stock instead of store-bought for deeper flavor complexity.
- Swap traditional egg noodles with gluten-free alternatives like rice noodles or zucchini spirals for a low-carb version.
- Cut cooking time by prepping vegetables in advance and storing them in the refrigerator for quick weeknight meal preparation.
- Balance the creamy texture by adding a splash of white wine or fresh herbs like parsley during the final simmer for an elevated taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg