Description
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup is a cozy comfort dish that combines tender chicken, egg noodles, and a rich creamy broth, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried parsley. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 6-8 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded chicken and heavy cream. Allow the soup to heat through for about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Add your favorite vegetables like peas or corn for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg