Best Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
This creamy chicken noodle soup recipe combines tender chicken, hearty noodles, and a luscious broth to create the ultimate comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in garlic and thyme, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in flour, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes to cook off raw flour taste.
- Slowly pour in chicken broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer.
- Add shredded chicken and egg noodles, cooking until noodles are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 2 more minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg