Description
Hearty chicken noodle soup delivers comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen. Creamy broth, tender chicken, and perfectly cooked noodles invite you to savor each spoonful of warmth and nostalgia.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Protein:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 6 cups chicken broth
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Base and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a spacious Dutch oven to medium temperature, melting butter and gently sautéing diced onions, carrots, and celery until they become translucent and slightly softened, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant, then dust vegetables with flour, stirring thoroughly to create a uniform coating.
- Slowly incorporate chicken broth while continuously whisking to eliminate potential lumps, allowing the mixture to reach a gentle simmer.
- Enhance the liquid with aromatic thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper, creating a rich flavor profile.
- Fold in tender shredded chicken and egg noodles, allowing them to cook and absorb the savory broth for 8-9 minutes until noodles reach perfect al dente consistency.
- Stream in luxurious heavy cream, stirring gently to integrate and create a velvety texture, and let the soup warm for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Taste and calibrate seasoning with additional salt and pepper as necessary to achieve a balanced flavor.
- Ladle the steaming soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a bright, herbaceous finish.
Notes
- Swap butter for olive oil to create a lighter, heart-healthy version of the soup that reduces saturated fat intake.
- Use gluten-free flour or cornstarch as a substitution to make the recipe completely gluten-free and suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Enhance protein content by adding extra shredded rotisserie chicken or plant-based protein alternatives like white beans for vegetarian options.
- Customize the herb profile by experimenting with fresh herbs like sage or tarragon to create unique flavor variations while maintaining the soup’s comforting essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 258 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg