This creamy chicken noodle soup is the ultimate comfort food… And so simple to make!
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
This steaming hot soup is the ultimate comfort food on a cold day. Creamy chicken noodle soup stirs up nostalgic memories of childhood…
- Warmth and Nourishment: The hot broth, tender chicken, and soft noodles provide both warmth and nourishment, making it the perfect meal to combat the winter chill.
- Nostalgia and Sentimentality: Chicken noodle soup evokes nostalgic memories of childhood care and comfort.
- Simple and Satisfying: This easy recipe with simple ingredients make it a satisfying and easy-to-make meal.
Simple Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 large carrots, chipped
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 tsp oregano, crushed
- 6 cups chicken broth, bone broth, or chicken stalk
- 2 large chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups heavy cream.. You could also use half and half here.
- 3 cups of uncooked egg noodles. I love the egg noodles, but you could also use Ditalini. Ditalini are small, tubular pasta shapes are perfect for soups because they hold their shape well and absorb the flavorful broth.
- Salt & Pepper to taste.
Choosing Chicken Stock or Chicken Broth
You can use either chicken stock or chicken broth in this chicken noodle soup. But they are different and will make your soup taste a little different.
- Stock: Deeper flavor, thicker consistency, often used for a stronger base. If you want a richer, more flavorful base for your soup or stew, opt for chicken stock.
- Broth: Lighter flavor, thinner consistency, often used for a more subtle base. If you prefer a lighter, more delicate flavor that allows other ingredients to shine, choose chicken broth.
How to make creamy chicken noodle soup:
In a Dutch oven or large pot, sauté the onions, garlic, thyme and oregano for 5 minutes over medium-heat till soft and aromatic.
Add celery and carrots and sauté for another 5 minutes.
To the pot add chicken broth, two bay leaves, and shredded chicken. Simmer gently over medium-low heat for 15 minutes till carrots are soft are the flavors meld together.
Finally add the cream and dry egg noodles. Simmer soup gently over medium-low heat for 10 more minutes… Just until the noodles are soft.
Don’t be afraid to taste your soup frequently! This will help you season it to your liking. Add salt, pepper, or more herbs to your taste.
Serve warm with a sprig of thyme leaves, and soft yeast rolls or soft sourdough rolls!
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Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 stalks celery chopped
- 3 large carrots chipped
- 1 large onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 tsp oregano crushed
- 6 cups chicken broth bone broth, or chicken stalk
- 2 large chicken breasts cooked and shredded
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 cups of uncooked egg noodles
- Salt & Pepper to taste.
Instructions
Aromatic Base:
- In a large Dutch oven or pot, sauté the onion, garlic, thyme, and oregano over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.
- Add the celery and carrots to the pot and sauté for an additional 5 minutes, or until they begin to soften.
Flavorful Broth:
- Pour the chicken broth into the pot, along with the bay leaves and shredded chicken.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat and cook for 15 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and the flavors have melded together.
Creamy Finish:
- Stir in the heavy cream and egg noodles.
- Continue to simmer gently for 10 minutes, or until the noodles are cooked through.
Season to Perfection:
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, or additional herbs as desired.
- Tip: Taste frequently throughout the cooking process to ensure optimal flavor.
Serve:
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh thyme leaves.
- Serve immediately with soft rolls or sourdough bread.
Notes
Nutrition
About Juliea
Juliea Huffaker is the creator of Farmhouse Harvest, and dedicated to teaching from-scratch cooking, sourdough baking, gardening, and food preservation. With over 25 years of hands-on experience she has preserved hundreds of jars of produce, mastered the art of meats and sourdough baking, and nurtured a thriving organic garden. Her recipes and articles have been featured across the web. And she’s passionate about inspiring others to embrace a simpler, self-sufficient life style.
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