Description
This Easy Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup is the perfect comfort food for chilly days. A rich, velvety broth combined with tender chicken, hearty noodles, and aromatic vegetables makes for a satisfying and quick meal. Ready in under 45 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or cozy weekends when you need a bowl of warmth and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups wide egg noodles
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken broth and dried thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add shredded chicken and egg noodles. Cook for 8-10 minutes until noodles are al dente.
- Lower the heat, stir in heavy cream, and heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy protein addition.
- If the soup thickens too much, thin with additional broth.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or whole milk for the cream.
- Add a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free noodles and ensure the broth is gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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