Description
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy nights and chilly days. This heartwarming dish combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a rich, creamy broth that will warm you from the inside out. With just 15 minutes of preparation time, you can have this delicious soup simmering on your stove in no time. Its versatility allows you to serve it as a main course or side dish, making it a favorite among both kids and adults. Customize it with your favorite veggies or spices to make it uniquely yours!
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 coarse ground black pepper
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 ounces wide egg noodles
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup (10.5 ounces each)
- ¼ cup water or milk
- Salt to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and sauté carrots, celery, and onion until tender (7–10 minutes).
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Gradually stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add bouillon base and pepper.
- Submerge chicken breasts in the pot; cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred into pieces, and return to the pot along with egg noodles.
- Cook noodles until tender (7–10 minutes), then mix in the cream of chicken soup with water/milk for creaminess.
- Adjust seasoning as desired and serve hot with optional parsley garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg