Description
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup – the ultimate comfort in a bowl with tender chicken, soft egg noodles, and a velvety cream broth. This cozy, homestyle soup is perfect for chilly days, busy weeknights, and any time you crave a warm, comforting dish that feels like a hug.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 tbsp flour mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional for thicker soup)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Pour in chicken broth, add shredded chicken, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Add egg noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually 7–8 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream. If you prefer a thicker broth, mix in the flour slurry and simmer for 2–3 minutes until creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For gluten-free option, use gluten-free egg noodles and omit the flour slurry.
- To lighten the soup, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream or use a lighter cream.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for up to 3–4 days; reheat gently over medium heat.
- Finish with extra fresh parsley for a bright, herbal finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup, chicken noodle soup, comfort soup, easy soup, cozy dinner, easy weeknight soup, homemade soup