Description
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms both body and soul. This rich, velvety soup features tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and hearty egg noodles all simmered in a savory broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re in need of a little extra care, this recipe is simple enough for busy weeknights yet delicious enough to impress your family or guests. Utilizing rotisserie chicken makes preparation quick and easy, allowing you to enjoy homemade goodness without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether served as a main dish or paired with a side salad or crusty bread, this creamy chicken noodle soup is sure to become a staple in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium potato, diced
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup half-and-half or whole milk
- 3–4 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in flour, salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and add diced potato; bring to a boil without stirring for about 3 minutes.
- Lower heat to medium-low and simmer for approximately 25 minutes until potatoes are soft.
- Add shredded chicken, half-and-half or milk, and uncooked noodles; cook for about 10 minutes until noodles are tender.
- Serve warm with optional garnishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg