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Cozy Homemade Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup – Best Easy Recipe

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This creamy chicken noodle soup is the result of months of testing to recreate a beloved café recipe. It features a silky, rich broth built from a simple roux, tender chicken, wide egg noodles, and a touch of half-and-half for the perfect comforting bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 8 ounces wide egg noodles
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter over medium heat in a large Dutch oven or pot. Let it foam and settle, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent and carrots have softened.
  3. Add the minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the roux turns a light golden color.
  5. Slowly pour in the chicken broth and water while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
  6. Add the dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. While the soup simmers, cook the egg noodles in a separate pot according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  8. Add the shredded chicken and frozen peas to the simmering soup. Stir gently and cook for 3-4 minutes until chicken is heated through and peas are bright green.
  9. Remove the bay leaf and discard.
  10. Reduce the heat to low and slowly pour in the half-and-half, stirring constantly. Let warm through for 2-3 minutes, but do not let it boil.
  11. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  12. Add the cooked egg noodles and fresh parsley, stirring gently. Let warm through for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.

Notes

For best results, store noodles separately from the soup to prevent them from absorbing too much liquid. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of milk or broth if too thick. The soup freezes well without noodles for up to 3 months.

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