Description
Heartwarming chicken noodle soup promises comfort in every spoonful, delivering classic flavors that soothe and nourish. Fragrant herbs, tender chicken, and silky noodles create a soul-warming meal you’ll crave during chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 4 cups chicken broth
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium temperature. Gently sauté diced onions, carrots, and celery until they become translucent and soft, approximately 5 minutes.
- Mince garlic and add to the vegetable mixture, cooking for an additional minute to release aromatic flavors.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot, increasing heat to bring the liquid to a rolling boil. Sprinkle in thyme, salt, and pepper to enhance the soup’s depth.
- Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, allowing the broth to develop rich flavors for 10 minutes.
- Introduce shredded chicken and egg noodles to the simmering liquid. Cook for 8-10 minutes until noodles reach perfect tenderness.
- Lower the heat and slowly incorporate heavy cream, stirring carefully to create a smooth, velvety texture.
- Let the soup simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the cream to blend seamlessly with the broth.
- Remove from heat and let the soup rest briefly to meld the flavors.
- Carefully ladle the creamy soup into serving bowls, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and freshness.
- Serve piping hot, offering a comforting and nourishing meal perfect for any occasion.
Notes
- Boost the soup’s richness by using homemade chicken stock instead of store-bought for deeper, more complex flavor.
- Swap egg noodles with gluten-free alternatives like rice noodles or zucchini noodles to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Enhance protein content by adding extra shredded rotisserie chicken or white beans for a more filling meal.
- Create a lighter version by substituting heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce overall calories.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg