Description
Comforting chicken noodle soup brings warmth and healing with its rich, velvety broth and tender chicken pieces. Herbs and vegetables create a nostalgic melody of flavors that wrap you in culinary comfort from first spoonful to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds uncooked chicken breasts
- 2 cups uncooked egg noodles
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Vegetables:
- 2 sticks celery, chopped finely
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped finely
- ½ medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup flour
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm a spacious soup kettle with butter and olive oil over medium-high temperature, creating a fragrant base for the soup.
- Gently sauté chopped celery, carrots, and onion until they soften and release their aromatic essence, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and let it dance in the pot for a brief moment, releasing its intense flavor.
- Sprinkle flour into the vegetable mixture, stirring continuously to create a smooth, nutty roux without any raw flour undertones.
- Slowly cascade chicken broth into the pot, whisking until the flour completely integrates and creates a silky texture.
- Nestle whole chicken breasts into the liquid, then enhance the broth with Italian seasoning and luxurious heavy cream.
- Elevate the heat to generate a gentle bubbling, allowing the flavors to meld together. Cover the pot, leaving a slight opening for steam to escape.
- Reduce heat to a tranquil simmer, letting the chicken poach and infuse the broth with rich, savory notes for approximately 10 minutes.
- Introduce egg noodles to the simmering soup, stirring gently to prevent clumping. Return the lid to its slightly open position.
- Cook noodles for 8-10 minutes, stirring midway to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Extract the chicken, slice into tender bite-sized pieces, and return to the soup.
- Season with salt and pepper, balancing the flavors to perfection.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, adding a vibrant, herbaceous finish before serving immediately.
Notes
- Customize the soup’s thickness by adjusting the amount of flour and cream for your preferred consistency.
- Ensure vegetables are chopped uniformly to guarantee even cooking and balanced flavor in every spoonful.
- Choose bone-in chicken breasts for deeper, richer flavor profile if standard chicken breasts seem too mild.
- Fresh parsley adds bright, herbaceous notes that elevate the soup’s overall taste and visual appeal.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium chicken broth and controlling additional salt seasoning during cooking process.
- Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3-4 days, gently reheating to maintain soup’s creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg