Description
Warm comfort emerges in this chicken noodle soup from scratch, blending hearty ingredients with rich, homemade broth. Home cooks can savor classic flavors that nourish body and soul with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk or heavy cream
- 2 cups (170 g) egg noodles
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium heat, gently sautéing diced onions, carrots, and celery until they become translucent and tender, approximately 5 minutes.
- Dust vegetables with flour, thoroughly coating and stirring to create a light roux, allowing the mixture to cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Slowly introduce chicken broth while continuously whisking to prevent lumps from forming, creating a smooth base for the soup.
- Elevate the liquid to a gentle simmer, then incorporate milk, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper, blending the flavors harmoniously.
- Introduce shredded chicken and egg noodles into the simmering liquid, allowing them to cook for 8-10 minutes until the noodles reach optimal tenderness.
- Evaluate the soup’s seasoning, making final adjustments to enhance the overall flavor profile. Ladle into warm bowls and serve immediately for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize the soup’s thickness by adjusting flour quantity, making it lighter or more substantial depending on preference.
- Transform into a gluten-free version by replacing wheat flour with cornstarch or using gluten-free noodles for sensitive diets.
- Enhance protein content by adding extra shredded chicken or swapping regular noodles with protein-packed alternatives like quinoa or lentil noodles.
- Boost vegetable nutrition by incorporating additional colorful vegetables like zucchini, spinach, or bell peppers for increased flavor and health benefits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 228 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg