Description
Comfort meets culinary magic in this soul-warming Chicken Noodle Soup, where tender chicken, silky noodles, and aromatic herbs dance together in a rich, velvety broth. Hearty spoonfuls promise instant comfort, inviting you to savor each comforting bite of this timeless classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Base and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) chicken broth
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) egg noodles
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat butter in a spacious pot over medium temperature, gently sautéing chopped onions, carrots, celery, and minced garlic until vegetables become translucent and tender.
- Dust flour over the softened vegetables, continuously stirring for approximately 90 seconds to develop a smooth, golden roux that will thicken the soup’s base.
- Slowly incorporate chicken broth while whisking methodically to prevent any lumpy formations, creating a silky liquid foundation.
- Introduce shredded chicken, fragrant thyme, seasoned salt, and cracked black pepper into the simmering broth, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Carefully drop egg noodles into the bubbling liquid, cooking for 7-9 minutes until they reach a perfectly tender consistency.
- Lower the cooking temperature and stream in rich heavy cream, gently folding until the soup transforms into a luxuriously creamy texture with a velvety appearance.
- Perform a final taste assessment, adjusting seasonings to enhance depth of flavor.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the surface for a vibrant garnish and serve piping hot in deep ceramic bowls.
Notes
- Customize the soup’s thickness by adjusting flour quantity, creating a lighter or more substantial texture depending on preference.
- Swap regular egg noodles with gluten-free alternatives for a celiac-friendly version without compromising taste and comfort.
- Enhance protein content by adding cooked quinoa or white beans, transforming the classic soup into a more nutritionally dense meal.
- Reduce calories by substituting heavy cream with Greek yogurt or half-and-half, maintaining creamy consistency while cutting fat content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg