Description
Creamy chicken noodle soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a warm hug in a bowl. This rich and velvety soup combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and egg noodles in a luscious broth that will transport you back to Grandma’s kitchen. Quick to prepare, it promises warmth and joy with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 medium carrots (sliced into rounds)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 2 cups wide egg noodles
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt, pepper, thyme (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering them on your countertop.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced carrots and celery; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Introduce diced chicken to the pot; pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add egg noodles and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream until fully combined. Warm through without boiling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Customize by adding spinach or swapping egg noodles for gluten-free pasta. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently.