Description
Hearty chicken noodle soup delivers comfort through rich, creamy broth and tender ingredients. Home cooks discover a classic American dish that warms hearts and satisfies hunger with simple, nourishing components.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
Vegetables:
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced onion
Noodles and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup egg noodles
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Seasoning and Thickening Agents:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat butter in a spacious stockpot at medium temperature, introducing diced vegetables and sautéing until softened and translucent, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour across the vegetable mixture, stirring continuously to create a smooth, golden roux that prevents clumping and enhances flavor depth.
- Slowly cascade chicken broth into the pot, whisking consistently to ensure a silky, lump-free liquid base with consistent texture.
- Incorporate aromatic seasonings including garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper, allowing the mixture to gently simmer and develop rich flavor profiles.
- Introduce egg noodles directly into the simmering liquid, cooking until perfectly tender and al dente, which typically requires 8-9 minutes of gentle bubbling.
- Fold shredded chicken and luxurious heavy cream into the soup, stirring carefully to distribute ingredients evenly and create a velvety, comforting consistency.
- Perform a final taste assessment, adjusting seasonings as desired to achieve optimal flavor balance, then ladle into warm bowls and serve immediately.
Notes
- Roux Perfection: Stir flour constantly while cooking to prevent burning and create a smooth, lump-free base for the soup.
- Vegetable Texture: Dice carrots, celery, and onions uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent bite in every spoonful.
- Cream Caution: Add heavy cream at the end and avoid boiling to prevent separation and maintain a silky, rich consistency.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap wheat flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend, and use gluten-free noodles for a celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg