Description
This wholesome creamy chicken noodle soup is simple, warming comfort food! It has egg noodles, tender chicken, and an irresistible broth made with real cream.
Ingredients
- 2 sticks celery, chopped finely
- 2 medium carrots, peeled & chopped finely
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1.5 pounds uncooked chicken breasts
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 2 generous cups uncooked egg noodles
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Sauté the celery, carrots, and onion with the butter and oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes.
2. Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
3. Stir in the flour and cook for about a minute.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and stir until the flour has dissolved. Add in the chicken, Italian seasoning, and cream. Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a slight boil. Cover the pot with the lid slightly open.
5. Reduce the heat so it’s simmering gently. Let it cook for 10 minutes.
6. Stir in the noodles and cover the pot again (lid slightly open) for a further 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway to prevent sticking.
7. Take the chicken out of the pot, cut it up, then add it back in again. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste, and stir in the fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
This soup feeds 4–6 depending on portion size.
It’s best eaten right away — the noodles will soak up the soup, so you may need to add a splash more chicken broth or cream when reheating.
1.5 pounds of chicken breasts generally equals 2 larger ones or 3 smaller ones. You can use boneless/skinless chicken thighs if you prefer.
Chicken is safe to eat when it’s reached an internal temperature of 165°F. Use an instant-read thermometer to test for doneness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: chicken, soup, creamy, comfort food, easy dinner