Description
Creamy homestyle chicken noodle soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, hearty egg noodles, and vibrant vegetables in a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or when youβre feeling under the weather, this easy-to-make dish wraps you in warmth and nostalgia with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3β4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz wide egg noodles
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the vegetables: dice onions, slice carrots and celery thinly, and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sear chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown on both sides (about 6-7 minutes each side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. SautΓ© until soft (about 5-6 minutes).
- Return chicken to the pot with thyme, bay leaves, and broth. Simmer for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken again; stir in egg noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Shred cooked chicken with two forks and return it to the pot along with heavy cream. Stir well to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg