Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by dicing the onion, chopping the carrots and celery, and shredding the cooked chicken. These fresh ingredients form the flavorful base of your homemade soup.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until translucent. Then, stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant. This step builds depth of flavor for your comfort food.
- Add the chopped carrots and sliced celery to the pot. Sauté until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. This ensures the vegetables are flavorful and perfectly cooked for the creamy chicken noodle soup.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the shredded chicken and thyme. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld beautifully.
- Add the egg noodles to the simmering soup and cook until al dente, about 7 minutes. Then, stir in the heavy cream or half-and-half to make the soup rich and velvety. Season with salt and pepper to taste. For a healthier twist, substitute the heavy cream with coconut milk or Greek yogurt.
Notes
- Use homemade chicken broth for a richer flavor.
- Shred cooked chicken from a roasted or boiled chicken for the best taste.
- Adjust the cream amount for desired richness.
- You can swap egg noodles for other pasta types like fusilli or penne.
- Adding a squeeze of lemon juice at the end brightens the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (roughly 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg