Description
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re feeling under the weather. This rich and velvety soup features tender chicken, hearty egg noodles, and a medley of vibrant vegetables, all simmered in a luscious cream-based broth. Each spoonful wraps you in warmth and nostalgia, making it an ideal dish for family gatherings or cozy nights on the couch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 breasts)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 cups celery, chopped
- 8 oz wide egg noodles
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping carrots and celery and mincing garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped veggies with garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add boneless chicken breasts and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, shred it into bite-sized pieces using two forks, then return it to the pot along with egg noodles.
- Stir in heavy cream and dried thyme; let it simmer for another 10 minutes until the noodles are tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 433
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 97mg