Description
Comfort meets culinary magic in this hearty Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup, a soulful blend of tender chicken, silky noodles, and rich broth. Warm spoons will cradle pure deliciousness, inviting you to savor each comforting spoonful of homemade goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds chicken breasts
- 4 ounces wide egg noodles
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 1.5 cups chopped celery
Liquids, Seasonings, and Thickeners:
- 0.5 cup butter
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 (10.5 ounces) cans cream of chicken soup
- 0.25 cup water or milk
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon base
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Sauté aromatic vegetables in melted butter over medium heat, gently transforming carrots, celery, and onions into a tender, translucent medley within 7-10 minutes.
- Dust vegetables with flour, creating a golden roux by stirring and cooking for 2-3 minutes to develop rich, nutty undertones.
- Pour broth and bouillon into the vegetable mixture, allowing the liquid to reach a vigorous boil and meld flavors.
- Gently submerge chicken into the simmering broth, cooking for approximately 15 minutes until fully cooked. Extract chicken and delicately shred into bite-sized pieces.
- Introduce egg noodles directly into the bubbling broth, allowing them to cook and absorb the savory liquid for 7-10 minutes. Reintegrate shredded chicken into the pot.
- Incorporate cream soup mixture, stirring thoroughly to create a luxurious, velvety texture. Calibrate seasoning with salt and pepper to personal preference, ensuring a harmonious flavor profile.
Notes
- Boost Vegetable Flavor Sauté vegetables in butter until they caramelize slightly, enhancing their natural sweetness and depth.
- Prevent Clumpy Roux Whisk flour continuously while cooking to create a smooth, lump-free base that thickens the soup perfectly.
- Customize Protein Options Swap chicken for rotisserie, turkey, or plant-based alternatives like tofu for dietary preferences and convenience.
- Enhance Texture Add a handful of frozen peas or corn during the final cooking stage for extra nutrition and color variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg