This Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup recipe is a comforting treat in every bowl!
Chicken, fresh vegetables and tender noodles are cooked in a creamy, flavorful broth that goes from stovetop to table in minutes.
- Homemade Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup is a creamy soup classic universal remedy for colds or cold weather blues.
- This easy recipe uses basic ingredients and only a pot.
- Economic Soups are perfect for adding leftover chicken and vegetables.
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken: Use leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken, or start from scratch and slow cook a whole chicken for both the meat and broth.
Vegetables: Onions, carrots, and celery add flavor to this classic chicken noodle soup base, but you can make this soup with any variety of fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables.
Noodles: I love linguine or egg noodles in chicken noodle soup, but any variety of pasta will work well.
Broth: The base of this creamy chicken soup is chicken broth and heavy cream. If light cream is used, the broth can be thickened with an additional mixture of equal parts cornstarch and water. Pour the mixture into the simmering soup a little at a time until it thickens.
How to make creamy chicken noodle soup
This Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup recipe is a comforting treat in every bowl.
- Sauté vegetables in butter until softened. Add broth and seasonings. (recipe below).
- Whisk the cream with the cornstarch and add it to the soup with the chicken.
- Add the cooked pasta and serve.
Try making homemade egg noodles – they’re easy to make and delicious with simple ingredients you probably have on hand.
PRO TIP: Cook the pasta separately and add it to each bowl of soup before serving. This prevents the pasta from getting soggy, especially if you plan to enjoy it throughout the week.
How to store leftover soup
- Store leftover Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
- Freeze cold soup without pasta in zip-top bags for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating with fresh pasta. Add cornstarch to thicken if necessary.
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Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
This chicken noodle soup has a rich, hearty broth and lots of fresh chicken and vegetables.
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In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots and celery and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the onion is softened.
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Add the broth, poultry seasoning and bay leaf and cover. Simmer for 10 minutes.
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While the soup is simmering, cook the pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain well.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the cream and cornstarch. Add to the soup along with the chicken and simmer for 5 more minutes.
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Remove the bay leaf, add the pasta and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If adding additional vegetables, increase the amount of chicken broth to avoid overcrowding the pot.
- To use raw chicken:Increase the broth by 2 cups and add two chicken breasts (about 200g each) in step 2. Simmer the raw boneless chicken for 18 to 20 minutes, and 30 minutes if it’s bone-in. Remove the chicken, shred or chop it, and add it back to the pot.
- Reserve cooked pasta if you plan to store leftovers, then add it while reheating.
- For a thicker soup, Add some additional potato flakes or cornstarch in step 4.
- If time permits, make a homemade stock from a roasted chicken. Remove all the meat and set aside. Then simmer the bones for at least 2 to 3 hours on the stovetop, or all day in a slow cooker on low.
Calories: 337 | Carbohydrates: 22gram | Protein: 17gram | Fat: 20gram | Saturated fat: 11gram | Polyunsaturated fat: 2gram | Monounsaturated fat: 5gram | Trans fats: 0.1gram | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 671mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 2gram | Sugar: 4gram | Vitamin A: 4743International Union | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and will vary depending on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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