Description
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy nights or family gatherings. This homemade version combines tender chicken, hearty noodles, and vibrant vegetables in a luxuriously creamy broth that’s far tastier than any canned alternative. With a blend of savory herbs and spices, this soup is not just satisfying but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite ingredients. Whether you’re preparing lunch for the week or serving dinner to loved ones, this easy one-pot meal will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or 2 ½ cups rotisserie chicken
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 1/2 cups celery, sliced 3/8-inch thick
- 1 onion, diced
- 4–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon granulated chicken bouillon
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley or 3 tablespoons fresh
- 1 teaspoon each of dried oregano, dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon each of dried thyme, dried sage, ground cumin
- Pinch – 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups half-and-half or evaporated milk with 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups wide egg noodles, uncooked
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Sear seasoned chicken in a Dutch oven until golden brown; remove from pot.
- Sauté onions, carrots, and celery in remaining drippings until soft.
- Add minced garlic and flour; stir for 2 minutes to thicken.
- Return chicken to pot with broth, bouillon, and seasonings; simmer until tender.
- Shred chicken and return it to the pot; whisk cornstarch with half-and-half and mix in.
- Add uncooked noodles; cook until al dente.
- Stir in cheese until melted; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg