Description
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days or whenever you need a warm embrace in a bowl. This rich and savory soup features tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and creamy noodles, making it a beloved family classic. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, it’s an easy dish to whip up for weeknight dinners or gatherings with loved ones. Serve it with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that nourishes both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup butter
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 1 ½ cups chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon base
- ½ teaspoon course ground black pepper
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 ounces wide egg noodles
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- ¼ cup water or milk
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion; cook until tender.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir continuously for a few minutes.
- Gradually add chicken broth and bouillon; bring to a boil.
- Submerge chicken breasts in the broth; cover and simmer until cooked through. Shred chicken once cooled.
- Stir in egg noodles; cook until tender.
- Whisk together cream of chicken soup with water or milk; mix into the pot until creamy.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg