Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
This hearty creamy chicken noodle soup is packed with tender shredded chicken, noodles, fresh veggies, and a rich broth finished with cream and dill—comfort food that hits the spot every time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 soup bowls
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
6 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
5 cups water
Salt, to taste
3–4 skinless chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless)
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 medium carrots (2 grated, 1 sliced into thin rings or half circles)
2 medium celery stalks, finely chopped or thinly sliced
2 cups pasta (rotini, egg noodles, or preferred kind)
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 (or your preferred salt-free seasoning)
Instructions
In a large soup pot, combine chicken broth, water, and 1/2 Tbsp salt. Bring to a boil.
Add chicken thighs and boil uncovered for 20 minutes, skimming off impurities.
While the chicken cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onions until softened (5 min). Add grated carrots and celery. Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring often, until golden. Transfer to the soup pot.
Remove chicken, cool slightly, then shred with forks. Discard bones and fat. Return chicken to the soup.
Add pasta, sliced carrot, and corn to the pot. Simmer at a low boil for 15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Skim excess oil if desired.
In a saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes. Slowly whisk in 1 cup hot broth from the soup, then the heavy cream. Stir until smooth. Add mixture to soup.
Season with Mrs. Dash and more salt if needed. Stir in fresh dill, bring soup to a boil, then remove from heat. Serve hot.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut.
Fresh dill adds brightness, but dried dill can be substituted in a pinch.
For extra richness, increase the cream to 3/4 cup.
Use egg noodles for a traditional twist.
Freezes well without the noodles added—cook pasta separately when reheating.
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