The Best Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
This Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup recipe is a delicious twist on the classic, with tender chicken, hearty noodles, and a rich, creamy broth that’s packed with flavor. It’s perfect for a cozy family dinner or when you’re needing something warm and comforting. Best of all, it’s simple to make and ready to put on the table in no time!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Entree, Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Vegetables:
- 2–3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 celery stalks, diced
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and diced
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
Other Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth or stock
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 12 ounces wide egg noodles
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh dill (optional)
Garnishes:
- parsley
- rosemary
Instructions
- Saute Vegetables: In a large pot over medium-high heat, saute olive oil, onion, celery, carrots, salt, and pepper for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add Seasonings: Add garlic, rosemary, and thyme, saute for 1-2 minutes, then stir in flour and cook for another minute.
- Add Broth: Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring until fully incorporated.
- Cook Chicken: Add chicken thighs to the broth, simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Shred the chicken and set aside.
- Cook Noodles: Add noodles to the pot, cook for 7-8 minutes.
- Finish Soup: Stir in cream, lemon zest, and dill. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and rosemary before serving.
Notes
- Refrigerate leftover soup for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
- For freezing, omit noodles and store the base for up to 3 months. Add fresh noodles when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 445 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 453mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.04g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 123mg
