Description
Hearty chicken noodle soup elevates comfort cuisine with classic American flavors. Nutritious ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a soul-warming meal that nourishes and delights you.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 ounces (226 grams) egg noodles
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
Liquids, Fats, and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm a generous pot over medium heat, melting butter and olive oil together to create a flavorful base.
- Gently sauté diced onions, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and chopped celery until vegetables become tender and aromatic, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the softened vegetables, stirring continuously to coat and create a light roux, cooking for roughly 60 seconds.
- Gradually stream chicken broth into the pot, whisking consistently to prevent any potential lumps from forming.
- Introduce fragrant thyme, fresh parsley, salt, and ground pepper to enhance the soup’s depth of flavor.
- Increase heat to trigger a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer, allowing ingredients to meld together for 10-12 minutes.
- Pour in rich heavy cream and fold in succulent shredded chicken, maintaining a low simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Introduce egg noodles directly into the simmering liquid, cooking until pasta reaches perfect al dente texture, typically 6-8 minutes.
- Taste and refine seasoning as needed, ensuring a balanced and robust flavor profile.
- Ladle the steaming, creamy soup into warm bowls and serve immediately for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Transform the soup’s richness by swapping heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Boost protein content by adding white beans or quinoa, creating a more substantial meal perfect for vegetarian adaptations.
- Cut cooking time by using rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked shredded chicken, making this recipe incredibly convenient for busy weeknights.
- Enhance nutritional value by tossing in extra vegetables like spinach or kale during the last few minutes of cooking, amplifying flavor and health benefits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg