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Creamy Comfort Chicken Noodle Soup

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A warm and cozy homemade chicken noodle soup with a creamy twist, tender chicken, and soft egg noodles, perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 oz / 340 g), diced or shredded after cooking
  • 6 cups (1.4 L) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup (240 ml) half-and-half or heavy cream
  • 2 cups (about 4 oz / 115 g) wide egg noodles
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced thinly
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
  • Optional: Squeeze of lemon juice for brightness

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in a large pot and cover with 6 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). Remove chicken and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. In the same pot, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add diced onions, sliced carrots, and chopped celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies soften and onions become translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons flour over the softened vegetables and stir constantly for 2 minutes to create a roux and thicken the soup without lumps.
  4. Slowly pour in the reserved broth while stirring to combine. Add 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream. Bring mixture back to a gentle simmer. Add thyme, parsley, and bay leaf. Let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until broth thickens and becomes silky.
  5. Add 2 cups wide egg noodles directly to the pot. Simmer for 6-8 minutes until noodles are just tender but not mushy.
  6. While noodles cook, shred or dice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Add chicken back into the pot and stir well. Heat through for another 3-4 minutes.
  7. Remove bay leaf. Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if desired. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Keep broth at a gentle simmer after adding cream to avoid curdling. Stir flour into butter and veggies to prevent lumps. Do not overcook noodles to maintain texture. Poaching chicken in broth saves time and adds flavor. If soup is too thick, add broth or water; if too thin, simmer longer to reduce. For dairy-free, substitute cream with canned coconut milk. For gluten-free, use gluten-free noodles and flour.

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