Description
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for warming up on chilly days. This delectable soup combines tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and a rich creamy broth that feels like a warm hug in a bowl. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or enjoying a quiet night in, this classic dish promises to delight everyone at your table. With its straightforward preparation and customizable ingredients, it’s a meal that not only satisfies but also brings people together. Enjoy every spoonful of this deliciously creamy chicken noodle soup that’s sure to become a staple in your home.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 1 ½ cups chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon base
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 ounces wide egg noodles
- 2 cans (10.5 ounces each) cream of chicken soup
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped carrots, celery, and onion; cook until tender (7-10 minutes).
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir continuously for another 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Increase heat until boiling; add bouillon base and black pepper.
- Submerge chicken breasts in the broth, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 15 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot along with egg noodles. Cook for an additional 7-10 minutes until noodles are tender.
- Whisk together cream of chicken soup with water or milk; stir into the pot until well blended. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 75mg