Description
Comfort wraps around you like a warm hug in this classic Chicken Noodle Soup, blending tender chicken, silky noodles, and hearty vegetables. Simmered to perfection, this soul-warming dish promises to nourish and delight with each comforting spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) chicken broth
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 cups (56 grams) uncooked egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gently melt butter in a spacious stockpot over medium heat, creating a fragrant base for the soup.
- Incorporate diced onions, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and chopped celery, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and aromatic, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Introduce shredded chicken, rich chicken broth, and aromatic thyme into the pot, elevating the flavor profile and bringing the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Carefully add egg noodles, allowing them to simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes until perfectly tender and al dente.
- Reduce heat to low, gently stirring in velvety heavy cream to create a luxurious, silky texture throughout the soup.
- Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes, permitting flavors to meld and cream to integrate seamlessly.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting seasoning to personal preference.
- Finish by garnishing with freshly chopped parsley, adding a bright, herbaceous note to the creamy, comforting soup before serving hot.
Notes
- Swap butter for olive oil to create a lighter, heart-healthy version of the soup perfect for those watching fat intake.
- Enhance protein content by adding quinoa or white beans instead of traditional egg noodles for gluten-free and protein-packed alternatives.
- Boost veggie nutrition by incorporating additional vegetables like spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms to increase overall nutrient density.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick time-saving option that adds extra flavor complexity without extensive preparation time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg