Description
This Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort food! Loaded with tender shredded chicken, hearty noodles, and fresh vegetables, this homemade soup is rich, satisfying, and perfect for chilly days. Easy to make and loved by the whole family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 5 cups water
- Salt, to taste
- 3–4 chicken thighs, skinless (bone-in or boneless)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 medium carrots (2 grated, 1 sliced into thin rings)
- 2 medium celery stalks, finely chopped
- 2 cups pasta (rotini, egg noodles, or preferred type)
- 1 cup corn (from a 15 oz can or 1 cooked cob)
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 Tbsp fresh or frozen dill
- 1 tsp Mrs. Dash seasoning (or any salt-free seasoning)
Instructions
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Cook the Chicken:
- In a large soup pot, combine chicken broth, water, and ½ Tbsp salt.
- Bring to a boil, add chicken thighs, and cook uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Skim off any impurities from the surface.
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Sauté the Vegetables:
- Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until softened (5 minutes).
- Increase heat to medium-high, then add grated carrots and chopped celery.
- Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until soft and golden.
- Transfer to the soup pot.
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Shred the Chicken:
- Remove chicken thighs from the pot and let them cool slightly.
- Use forks or hands to shred the meat, discarding bones and fat.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot.
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Add Noodles & Vegetables:
- Stir in pasta, sliced carrots, and corn.
- Simmer for 15 minutes, until pasta reaches desired tenderness.
- Skim off any excess oil if desired.
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Make the Creamy Base:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
- Whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 1-2 minutes, until slightly golden.
- Ladle in 1 cup of hot broth from the soup pot, whisking until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream, then transfer the mixture back to the soup pot, stirring well.
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Season & Finish:
- Add Mrs. Dash seasoning and salt to taste.
- Stir in dill and bring soup to a final boil.
- Turn off heat and serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter soup, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Customize it! Add peas, spinach, or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat over low heat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg