Description
A creamy, comforting chicken noodle soup perfect for chilly evenings, filled with flavor and heartwarming goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 cup peas
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: dash of paprika
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and garlic, allowing them to sweat for about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper, allowing it to brown slightly.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any caramelized bits at the bottom.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, cover the pot, and cook for about 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and shred it, then return it to the pot.
- Stir in the cream, chopped vegetables, and noodles. Cook until noodles are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Adjust the thickness of the soup by adding more broth or cream as desired.
- Stir in fresh herbs before serving hot.
Notes
For a lighter version, you can use lower-fat cream or add more vegetables. This soup can be frozen and reheated for quick meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken noodle soup, comfort food, creamy soup, cozy recipes, fall recipes