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Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

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This Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup is a hearty and comforting homemade classic, featuring tender chicken breasts, fresh vegetables, and a rich, creamy broth thickened with flour and enhanced by Italian seasoning and fresh parsley. Perfect for cozy meals any time of year.

Ingredients

Scale

Vegetables

  • 2 sticks celery, chopped finely
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped finely
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Cooking Fats

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Soup Base

  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream

Protein

  • 1.5 pounds uncooked chicken breasts

Pasta

  • 2 generous cups uncooked egg noodles

Seasoning and Garnish

  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Sauté vegetables: Heat the butter and olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped celery, carrots, and onion, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  2. Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until aromatic, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Create roux: Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute to form a roux, which will help thicken the soup.
  4. Add liquids and chicken: Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring to dissolve the flour completely. Add the uncooked chicken breasts and Italian seasoning, then pour in the heavy cream. Increase heat to high and bring the soup to a slight boil. Cover the pot with the lid slightly ajar.
  5. Simmer the soup: Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Let the soup cook for 10 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook through and flavors to meld.
  6. Cook noodles: Stir in the uncooked egg noodles, cover the pot again with the lid slightly open, and cook for another 8-10 minutes. Stir halfway through to prevent noodles from sticking.
  7. Shred chicken and finish: Remove the chicken breasts from the pot, cut them into bite-sized pieces, and return them to the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • To speed up cooking, you can use pre-cooked shredded chicken, adding it when you add the noodles.
  • For a thicker soup, increase the flour slightly or cook the roux a bit longer before adding liquids.
  • Use low-sodium chicken broth if you want to control the saltiness more precisely.
  • Fresh herbs other than parsley, such as thyme or dill, can be added for different flavor variations.
  • Make sure to stir the noodles halfway through cooking to prevent sticking and uneven cooking.

Keywords: Creamy chicken noodle soup, homemade chicken soup, comfort food, creamy soup, chicken and noodles, easy chicken soup

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