Description
Comfort meets culinary magic in this soul-warming Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup that promises rich, hearty goodness in every spoonful. Home cooks will find pure satisfaction from this classic recipe that delivers warmth and nourishment with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Base:
- 1.5 pounds uncooked chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 sticks celery (chopped finely)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled & chopped finely)
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Seasoning and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 2 generous cups uncooked egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Gently sauté celery, carrots, and onion for 5-7 minutes until vegetables soften and release aromatic flavors, creating a robust foundation for the soup.
- Introduce minced garlic and quickly cook for 30 seconds, preventing burning. Dust flour over the vegetable mixture, stirring thoroughly to create a smooth base that will naturally thicken the soup’s consistency.
- Gradually stream chicken broth into the pot, whisking to integrate flour evenly. Add whole chicken breasts, Italian seasoning, and heavy cream. Raise temperature until mixture reaches a gentle boil, then reduce heat and partially cover, allowing ingredients to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Incorporate uncooked egg noodles directly into the simmering liquid. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring midway to prevent noodles from clumping and ensuring even cooking throughout the soup.
- Extract chicken breasts and slice into tender bite-sized pieces. Return chopped chicken to the pot. Season with salt and pepper, then garnish with fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed for a perfectly balanced, comforting soup.
Notes
- Customize the soup’s thickness by adjusting flour quantity, adding more for a thicker consistency or less for a lighter broth.
- Swap egg noodles with gluten-free alternatives like zucchini noodles or rice noodles for a celiac-friendly version.
- Enhance protein content by adding extra shredded rotisserie chicken or plant-based protein for vegetarian options.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium chicken broth and controlling salt additions during seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg