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Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup That Warms Your Heart

This Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup is a delightful twist on a classic, perfect for chilly nights and customizable with your favorite vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter Add richness and buttery flavor.
  • 2 cups Carrots Chopped.
  • 2 cups Celery Diced.
  • 1 cup Onion Finely chopped.
For the Soup
  • 6 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
  • 2 cups Water To dilute the broth.
  • Kosher Sea Salt To taste.
  • Garlic Powder To taste.
  • Ground Black Pepper To taste.
  • Paprika To taste.
  • Dried Parsley To taste.
  • Thyme To taste.
For the Noodles
  • 12 ounces Reames Frozen Egg Noodles Or any pasta, reduce cooking time by 10 minutes.
For Creaminess
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour To thicken the soup.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk For creaminess.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For extra richness.
For the Protein
  • 2 cups Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Or rotisserie chicken.

Equipment

  • stockpot
  • skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large stockpot, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add chopped carrots, diced celery, and finely chopped onion. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Pour in 6 cups of low-sodium chicken broth and 2 cups of water, bringing to a strong boil. Add your seasonings and stir in 12 ounces of pasta. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes.
  3. In a separate skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Whisk in 1/4 cup of flour, then gradually stir in 1 cup of whole milk and 1 cup of heavy cream until smooth and thick.
  4. Transfer the creamy mixture to the stockpot, add 2 cups of shredded chicken, and cook for an additional 5 minutes over medium heat.
  5. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Using fresh ingredients enhances flavor significantly. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

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