Description
Hearty chicken noodle soup delivers pure comfort with its rich, velvety broth and tender chicken nestled among perfectly cooked noodles. Homemade warmth fills your bowl, promising soul-satisfying flavors that blend classic ingredients into a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 6 cups chicken broth
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Warm a spacious cooking vessel over moderate heat, gently melting butter until it turns golden and fragrant.
- Introduce diced onions, julienned carrots, and finely chopped celery, allowing them to soften and release their aromatic essence while gently stirring.
- Incorporate minced garlic and delicate thyme leaves, stirring continuously to prevent burning and awaken their robust flavors.
- Dust the vegetable mixture with a light layer of flour, whisking persistently to eliminate any raw flour undertones and create a smooth foundation.
- Gradually stream chicken broth into the pot, whisking methodically to prevent clumping and establish a silky, uniform liquid base.
- Allow the mixture to reach a gentle simmer, then fold in tender, pre-shredded chicken and delicate egg noodles.
- Maintain a steady simmer, letting the noodles dance and soften until they reach perfect al dente texture, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Enrich the soup with a luxurious splash of heavy cream, creating a velvety consistency that blankets each ingredient.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper, tasting and adjusting to elevate the soup’s complex flavor profile.
- Let the soup rest momentarily, allowing flavors to meld and intensify before ladling into warm bowls.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley, adding a bright, herbaceous note to the creamy, comforting soup.
Notes
- Prevent lumpy soup by whisking constantly when adding broth and ensuring the flour is fully incorporated during the roux stage.
- Select wide egg noodles for a more substantial texture and better absorption of the creamy broth.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream or use whole milk to reduce overall fat content.
- Enhance protein by adding extra shredded rotisserie chicken or using leftover roasted chicken for deeper flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg