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Homemade creamy chicken noodle soup with shredded chicken, egg noodles, carrots, peas, and fresh parsley in a rich, golden broth, served in a black bowl.

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

A rich, comforting creamy chicken noodle soup loaded with tender chicken, egg noodles, and vegetables, perfect for cold days or when someone needs a little extra TLC.
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Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Best creamy chicken noodle soup recipe, Best creamy chicken soup recipe, Chicken noodle soup recipe, Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup, Creamy chicken noodle soup with cream cheese, Easy creamy chicken noodle soup recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Optional Rest/Simmer: 5 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 410kcal
Cost: $16

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or pot (Heavy-bottomed recommended)
  • Sharp knife (For prepping chicken and veggies)
  • Cutting board (Sturdy)
  • Wooden spoon (For stirring)
  • Whisk (To help avoid lumps)
  • Ladle (For serving)
  • Measuring set (Cups and spoons)
  • Microplane grater (Optional, for nutmeg)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 Onion - Diced
  • 2 Carrots - Sliced into rounds
  • 2 Celery stalks - Sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • ¼ cup All-purpose flour
  • 8 cups Chicken broth - Low-sodium preferred
  • 1–1.5 lbs Chicken - Breasts or thighs, boneless
  • ½ teaspoon Dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon Dried rosemary
  • 1 Bay leaf - Remove before serving
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg - Optional, adds warmth
  • Salt and pepper - To taste
  • 1 cup Heavy cream - Or substitute (see notes)
  • 2 oz Cream cheese - Optional, for extra richness
  • 6 oz Egg noodles - Or preferred pasta
  • Fresh parsley - For garnish

Instructions

  • Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in butter and olive oil until softened.
  • Add minced garlic, then sprinkle in flour and stir to form a roux.
  • Gradually whisk in chicken broth and add seasonings and chicken. Bring to a boil, then simmer.
  • Cook chicken until done, remove, and shred or dice.
  • Return chicken to pot and cook noodles until tender.
  • Temper and add cream, optional cream cheese, and nutmeg. Simmer gently.
  • Remove bay leaf, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 375g | Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 8500IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2.1mg