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Bowl of creamy chicken noodle soup with vegetables and noodles.

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

This Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup delivers a rich, velvety broth with tender chicken and comforting noodles, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup egg noodles Can be substituted with gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup celery, sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream For a lighter version, use half and half.
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
  2. Add carrots and celery, cooking until tender.
Cooking
  1. Stir in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  2. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package instructions.
  3. Stir in the cooked chicken, heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes until heated through.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

This soup keeps well in the fridge for about 3–4 days in an airtight container. Can be frozen for up to 3 months. Add a splash of broth when reheating if it thickens.