Description
Comforting Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup brings warmth and nostalgia to kitchen tables across America. Rich with tender chicken, silky noodles, and a velvety broth, this classic recipe promises hearty satisfaction in every spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Other Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Initiate the flavor foundation by warming butter and olive oil in a spacious pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Incorporate diced onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and chopped celery. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until vegetables soften and become translucent.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetable mixture, stirring continuously to create a golden-hued roux that coats the vegetables evenly.
- Gradually stream chicken broth into the pot, whisking methodically to prevent lump formation and ensure smooth consistency.
- Introduce shredded chicken, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to reach a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-18 minutes.
- Pour heavy cream into the simmering liquid, then add egg noodles. Continue cooking for 10-12 minutes until noodles reach perfect tenderness and soup thickens.
- Evaluate the soup’s seasoning, adjusting salt and pepper to personal preference.
- Extract the bay leaf and discard. Ladle the creamy soup into serving bowls, garnishing with fresh parsley and accompanying with crusty bread.
Notes
- Select bone-in chicken for richer, more flavorful meat that shreds beautifully and adds depth to the soup’s overall taste.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with cornstarch or using gluten-free noodles to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Control soup thickness by adjusting cream and flour quantities – less flour means lighter soup, more creates a heartier, stew-like consistency.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like zucchini or spinach without compromising the classic comfort food profile.
- Prep Time: 5-7 minutes
- Cook Time: 28-34 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg