Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup Ingredients: 2 sticks celery, chopped finely 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped finely 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup flour 4 cups chicken broth 1.5 pounds uncooked chicken breasts 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 cup heavy cream 2 cups uncooked egg noodles Salt and pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Directions: In a large soup pot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the celery, carrots, and onion. Sautรฉ for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to avoid any raw flour taste. Pour in the chicken broth, stirring until the flour dissolves. Add the chicken breasts, Italian seasoning, and heavy cream. Increase heat to high and bring the soup to a gentle boil. Cover with the lid slightly open. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Add the egg noodles to the pot, stir, and cover again with the lid slightly open. Cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway to prevent noodles from sticking. Remove the chicken, cut it into bite-sized pieces, and return it to the pot. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in fresh parsley and serve immediately. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes | Calories: 430 kcal | Servings: 6 This Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort food, bringing together tender pieces of chicken, flavorful vegetables, and egg noodles in a rich and creamy broth. Each bowl is warm and satisfying, with a touch of Italian seasoning and fresh parsley to add a hint of herbal freshness. Perfect for cool nights, this soup will quickly become a family favorite for its comforting and classic flavors. Serve this hearty soup with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a slice of crusty bread on the side to make it a complete meal. The creamy broth, tender chicken, and flavorful vegetables make each spoonful a treat, offering all the coziness and warmth you crave in the fall and winter seasons.
