Description
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup is the quintessential comfort food, perfect for chilly nights or when you need a warm pick-me-up. With its rich, velvety broth, tender chicken, and fresh vegetables, this soup offers a heartwarming experience in every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Customize with your favorite vegetables or use rotisserie chicken for an even quicker meal. Whether served alongside crusty bread or a fresh salad, this delightful soup will surely satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup (100g) chopped yellow onion
- 1 cup (120g) sliced or diced carrots
- 1 cup (120g) sliced or diced celery
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup (31g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 8 cups (1.92 liters) chicken broth
- 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
- 2 cups (about 250g) shredded or chopped cooked chicken
- 1 cup (240ml) half-and-half or whole milk
- 3–4 cups (about 112–150g) uncooked wide egg noodles
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in flour, salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and diced potato; increase heat to medium-high until boiling. Boil for 3 minutes.
- Lower heat to medium-low and simmer for 25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in chicken, half-and-half or milk, and uncooked noodles; cook for about 10 minutes until noodles are tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg