Description
Hearty chicken noodle soup brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, packed with tender chicken, silky noodles, and rich broth. Nourishing ingredients blend seamlessly, promising warmth and satisfaction for souls craving home-style goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a spacious cooking vessel and gently liquefy butter, creating a fragrant base with diced aromatics, allowing onions, carrots, celery, and minced garlic to soften and release their delicate flavors.
- Sprinkle flour over the sautéed vegetables, stirring continuously to create a golden-hued roux that will provide luxurious thickness to the soup.
- Slowly incorporate chicken broth and milk, whisking methodically to eliminate any potential lumpy textures and create a silky, smooth liquid foundation.
- Introduce tender shredded chicken into the simmering broth, complementing the protein with earthy thyme and seasoning generously with salt and pepper.
- Carefully drop egg noodles into the bubbling liquid, allowing them to gently cook and absorb the rich, savory flavors while becoming perfectly tender.
- Stream heavy cream into the soup, folding it delicately to create a velvety, indulgent consistency that enhances the overall depth and richness of the dish.
- Remove from heat and let the soup rest momentarily, allowing flavors to meld and intensify before adorning with a sprinkle of vibrant, freshly chopped parsley as a final flourish.
Notes
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and create a healthier version of the soup.
- Swap egg noodles with gluten-free alternatives like zucchini noodles or rice noodles for those with dietary restrictions.
- Enhance protein content by adding extra shredded rotisserie chicken or swapping with turkey for variety.
- Reduce creaminess by using half-and-half or milk instead of heavy cream to lower calories and fat content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg