Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

By Maria Lichty

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This easy Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup is the perfect soup recipe for a cold day. It Is comforting and a guaranteed family favorite!

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

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Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup…don’t you feel comforted and content just thinking about it? There’s a reason chicken noodle soup is a go-to for people who are sick, it just makes you feel better. This version of the classic soup recipe is even better because it is super creamy. It is loaded with tender chicken, hearty noodles, and the rich broth will make you say, “Mmmmm, Mmmmm good after one bite!

I love making this as a weeknight meal for my family, and the leftovers are great for lunch the next day. It’s also perfect to bring to a new mom, a sick friend, or someone experiencing a loss. This soup and homemade rolls or biscuits is a beautiful way to show someone you care!

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Oodles of Noodles

We like to use wide egg noodles for this chicken noodle soup recipe. You can find them in the pasta aisle at any grocery store. If you are feeling ambitious, you can make homemade noodles, but I am all about cheating. This is an EASY chicken noodle soup recipe.

Rotisserie Chicken for a Shortcut

I love a good shortcut and rotisserie chicken is the secret shortcut to this soup recipe. Buy a rotisserie chicken at the grocery store, pull the chicken off, and use it for this soup. You could also cook chicken in the Instant Pot or slow cooker to use for soup or use leftover chicken.

This soup is also great with leftover turkey. We always make a pot of this soup after Thanksgiving when we have too much turkey in our fridge.

Fresh Herbs

I highly recommend using fresh herbs for this soup. Fresh just taste best and bring out the best flavor. Fresh thyme can be found in the produce section at the grocery store, usually in a little container. I also add chopped fresh parsley at the end, and it finishes this Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup off perfectly! It gives the soup a flavor kick and a pop of color!

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup in pot

How to Make Chicken Noodle Soup

This is a pretty classic soup-making process! Nothing fancy, but SO good!

  • Sauté. You’ll want to get the butter, onion, carrots, and celery cooking first. These veggies take the longest to become tender, so they get the longest time in the pot!
  • Garlic. Mmm…the best way to get people to wander into your kitchen and say “It smells good! What are you making?” is to get garlic going on the stove.
  • Thicken. Off to the side in a small bowl, whisk the milk (use whole milk for the creamiest results) and flour together until it’s nice and smooth before pouring it into the pot. This is to make sure you don’t get any lumps of flour! Add in chicken broth, then shredded chicken, thyme, salt and pepper.
  • Noodles. We’re almost done! Bring everything to a low boil and add in the egg noodles. They need about 10 minutes here with occasional stirring, until the noodles are soft, before you add in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and parsley.
  • Taste. Give it a taste test and add salt and pepper if needed. Ladle into bowl and serve it hot!
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup in bowl

What to Serve with Chicken Noodle Soup

This soup really is a one-pot wonder! You don’t need much on the side to make it a complete meal. If you want to serve something with your hearty bowl of soup, here are a few ideas.

More Soup Recipes:

There is no better way to make your home feel cozy and inviting than making a big pot of soup! Here are some of my most classic favorites:

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Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

This easy Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup is the perfect soup recipe for a cold day. It Is comforting and a guaranteed family favorite! 
4.74 from 149 votes

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, heat the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until vegetables are tender about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and flour. Pour the mixture into the soup pot and stir, making sure there are no lumps of flour. Stir in the chicken broth. Add the shredded chicken and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring the soup to a low boil and stir in the egg noodles. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until noodles are soft. Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and parsley. Taste and add additional salt and pepper, if necessary.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 23g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 109mg, Sodium: 687mg, Potassium: 483mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Calcium: 96mg, Iron: 2mg
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I'm Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and entertaining. We enjoy creating recipes that are simple, fresh, and family friendly. We love sitting around the table with good food, good conversation, and good friends and family! Our kitchen is always open!
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  1. 5 stars
    My husband loves this soup. Itโ€™s so easy to make donโ€™t even need to look at the recipe. It can also be adjusted to how much of the ingredients you have on hand. I throw peas in at the end for color.

  2. 5 stars
    This has become my favorite soup! I added 1 cup of frozen peas and carrots and some lemon linguine broken into small pieces. All the flavors meld together to make the most flavorful comforting soup. I love this so much I make it weekly! Thank you so much for posting it!

  3. 5 stars
    I love this soup. I make it for a friend who is battling cancer. She finds it easy reheat and she said it is good on her chemo tummy.

  4. 5 stars
    This is such a delicious & easy recipe! We make this all the time – sometimes we add a little more broth if it seems too thick. Thank you, Maria!

  5. 5 stars
    I love this soup! I have made it twice in the last two months. It is so easy to prepare, and it tastes delicious and oh so comforting during these cold winter months. I have shared this recipe with others, too, just to spread the love!

  6. 5 stars
    I never leave food reviews. However, I have been making this soup now for over 5 years! Itโ€™s hands down the best chicken noodle soup. I will never make another kind!

    1. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. It is so helpful. I am thrilled you love this soup so much!

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