You may have had chicken noodle soup before, but you’ve never tasted a creamy homemade chicken noodle soup that is this good. This rich, creamy, hearty soup takes a classic dish to the next level by using heavy whipping cream to thicken and enrich the already delicious soup.
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From the tender veggies to the decadent egg noodles, our easy-to-make chicken soup will keep you coming back for more. One of our favorite things about this dish is how perfectly everything cooks in the broth.
As the soup simmers, the veggies, chicken, and noodles absorb all the flavors of the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and chicken broth to create a truly spectacular dish. It's the perfect dish to serve with a chewy, crusty homemade bread.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Comforting Flavor: The rich, creamy base combined with tender chicken and soft noodles creates a warm, satisfying dish that just screams home and comfort food.
- Versatility: This soup can be customized easily by adding vegetables, herbs, or spices, making it a great way to use up leftovers or cater to personal tastes.
- Ease of Preparation: Many creamy chicken noodle soup recipes are simple and quick to prepare, making them perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends when you want a delicious meal without much hassle.
Recipe Ingredients
- Butter — or a light oil
- Onion
- Carrots
- Celery
- Chicken
- Garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
- Egg noodles
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.
How To Make Creamy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Step 1: Combine the butter, onions, carrots, and celery and cook for about 6 minutes until they are soft and tender.
Add the chicken, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to the pot. Continue cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes.
Step 2: Add the egg noodles, cover the pot, and allow the soup to simmer for 10 minutes or until the noodles are cooked through.
Step 3: After the noodles are cooked through, add the cream and stir.
Step 4: Cook for 5 minutes on medium heat, allowing the soup time to thicken.
Recipe FAQs
This easy-to-make soup makes a great entree on its own. However, if you want to diversify your meal a little more, try serving this soup with a side salad, easy homemade biscuits, or a grilled sandwich.
Fresh ingredients are the best way to add flavor to a soup. Fresh veggies and chicken will bring a lot more flavor to the dish than frozen alternatives. Additionally, you can use fresh herbs and garnishes like parsley, thyme, and parmesan cheese to elevate the flavor of your soup.
One of the best things about this chicken noodle soup is how easy it is to customize. Looking for a hearty dish? Try adding a few diced Yukon gold potatoes. Want more veggies? Add a diced or sliced onion, a handful of baby spinach, or a cup of peas. You can also try substituting the egg noodles for fettuccine or linguine if you find the egg noodles too rich.
Expert Tips
- Yummy Toppings: Try serving your soup with freshly chopped parsley or a few sprigs of fresh thyme. You can also garnish your soup with parmesan cheese for a hint of sharp flavor.
- Cream Substitute: If you do not have heavy cream, you can use half & half or whole milk.
- Chicken Bouillon: If you do not have chicken broth, use 4 cups of warm water and 2 chicken bouillon cubes instead.
- Tender Vegetables: Lightly coating your pan in olive oil will help tenderize the veggies. You can use any oil you would like. We prefer olive or coconut oil; however, you can also use avocado, vegetable, or canola oil.
How to Store Creamy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
If you have any leftover soup, store it in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container. Reheat a serving of leftovers in the microwave for about 2 minutes, stirring halfway through.
You can also store this soup in the freezer for up to 3 months. Allow the soup to come to room temperature, then transfer it to a gallon-size Ziploc bag. Lay the bag flat in your freezer until frozen.
When you are ready to serve the soup, let it thaw in the fridge and then heat it in a pot on the stovetop until warm.
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Creamy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter (or light oil)
- ½ cup diced onion (white or yellow onion)
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large pot combine the butter, onions, carrots, and celery. Cook the veggies over medium heat for about 6 minutes so they are soft and tender.
- Add the chicken, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to the pot. Continue cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes and ensure that the veggies and chicken are fully covered in the spices.
- Once the veggies and chicken are evenly coated in the spices, add the chicken broth and let simmer 10 minutes.
- Add the egg noodles, cover the pot, and allow the soup to simmer for 10 minutes or until the noodles are cooked through.
- After the noodles are cooked through, add the cream and stir for 5 minutes on medium heat, allowing the soup time to thicken.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- We like to serve this soup with a garnish of fresh parsley. You can also garnish this soup with parmesan cheese
- If you do not have any heavy cream, you can also use half and half or whole milk. The soup will not be as creamy if using whole milk, but will still taste great.
- If you have chicken bouillon cubes, you can replace the chicken broth with 2 cubes and 4 cups of warm water if you would like.
- Other veggies that are good in this soup include green onions and corn.
- You can use precooked chicken (like from a rotisserie chicken or if you have some in the freezer). If you don't have chicken that is already cooked, you can chop a few chicken breasts or boneless skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Add them to the veggies after they have cooked a bit and cook for about 5 minutes before adding the broth.
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