Description
A comforting and creamy twist on the classic chicken noodle soup, perfect for chilly days and packed with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and noodles.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth and bring to a boil.
- Add shredded chicken, egg noodles, and thyme. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until noodles are cooked.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for another 2-3 minutes until heated through. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add a dash of lemon juice for brightness.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Can be frozen without noodles to avoid sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg