Description
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms your soul on chilly days. This rich and velvety soup combines tender chicken, hearty egg noodles, and vibrant vegetables, all enveloped in a creamy broth. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home, this easy-to-make recipe will have you diving into a bowl of pure happiness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Sauté the veggies: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped carrots and celery for about 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 2. Cook the chicken: Add chicken breasts and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- 3. Shred the chicken: Remove cooked chicken, let cool slightly, then shred into bite-sized pieces.
- 4. Combine everything: Return shredded chicken to the pot along with egg noodles; simmer for about 8 minutes until noodles are tender.
- 5. Add creaminess: Stir in heavy cream, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Heat through on low for a few more minutes.
- 6. Serve & enjoy: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg