Description
Chicken noodle soup remains the definition of comfort food. With tender chicken, rich broth, and perfectly cooked noodles, it delivers warmth and nourishment with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
Main Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil or butter
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) egg noodles
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil or butter in a spacious pot over medium heat until it shimmers and releases a fragrant aroma.
- Gently sauté chopped onion, diced carrots, sliced celery, and minced garlic, stirring occasionally until vegetables become tender and translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot, then sprinkle dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Increase heat and bring the liquid to a rolling boil.
- Carefully introduce egg noodles into the bubbling broth, allowing them to cook and soften, stirring intermittently until noodles reach an al dente texture, roughly 8-10 minutes.
- Fold in pre-cooked, tender shredded chicken and luxurious heavy cream, reducing heat to a gentle simmer. Let the ingredients meld together for 4-5 minutes, allowing flavors to harmonize.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Experiment with different noodle types like wide egg noodles, gluten-free pasta, or whole wheat noodles for varied textures and dietary needs.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick time-saving option that adds extra flavor and eliminates the need to cook chicken separately.
- For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calories while maintaining a creamy consistency.
- Add a splash of white wine or lemon juice at the end to brighten the soup’s flavor profile and enhance the overall taste complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg