Description
Homemade creamy chicken noodle soup combines hearty ingredients for a comforting meal. Nourishing broth, tender chicken, and smooth noodles offer warmth that beckons you to savor each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) uncooked chicken breasts
- 4 cups (946 ml) chicken broth
- 2 cups (224 g) uncooked egg noodles
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 2 sticks celery, chopped finely
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped finely
- ½ medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup (30 g) flour
- ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Infuse Base: Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium-high temperature, creating a fragrant foundation for the soup.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add celery, carrots, and onion, cooking until softened and translucent, then introduce minced garlic for an extra flavor burst.
- Create Roux: Sprinkle flour over the vegetable mixture, stirring continuously to develop a smooth, golden base that will thicken the soup.
- Build Broth: Pour chicken broth into the pot, whisking thoroughly to eliminate any flour lumps and create a silky, consistent liquid.
- Poach and Season: Immerse whole chicken breasts in the broth, adding Italian seasoning and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle bubble, then reduce heat and simmer with a partially covered lid for 10 minutes.
- Incorporate Noodles: Add egg noodles to the simmering soup, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking for 8-10 minutes.
- Finalize Soup: Remove chicken, slice into bite-sized pieces, and return to the pot. Season with salt and pepper, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- Prevent Flour Clumping: Stir flour continuously while adding to create a smooth roux without lumps, ensuring a silky soup texture.
- Optimize Chicken Cooking: Poach chicken breasts whole to retain maximum moisture, then slice after cooking for tender, juicy meat.
- Manage Noodle Texture: Stir noodles midway through cooking to prevent sticking and ensure even, perfectly cooked pasta.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Let soup simmer with lid slightly open to allow flavor concentration and steam release, creating a rich, aromatic broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg