This luscious chicken noodle soup is absolutely divine! Generous noodles, succulent pieces of chicken, and the delightful essence of creamy thyme, garlic, and vegetables.
Luscious Chicken Noodle Soup
A few evenings ago, as I returned home from ballet with the girls – we were all STARVING, and I prepared this soup earlier, so it was ready for us in the Dutch oven on the stove.
We served it in bowls, tore off bits of leftover sourdough, sat at the table, and no one uttered a word. We all just DUG IN.
This soup is truly incredible. The hearty noodles, the juicy morsels of chicken, and the harmonious flavors of creamy thyme, garlic, and vegetables, oh my!
I’ve never been an enormous fan of chicken noodle soup, but this one is a turning point for me.
When I first began making this, I envisioned it thick, similar to chicken wild rice soup. Yet, I became completely captivated by the brothier version you see here. (!!) It’s almost like a lighter relative of zuppa toscana – you experience the rich flavor of cream and herbs but with a satisfying slurpy feel typical of soup, which just feels right for chicken noodle, you know? There’s a certain delightful drinkability to it.
I anticipated the leftovers all week long.
Hope you adore it!
How To Prepare Luscious Chicken Noodle Soup
Sauté Your Vegetables.
Begin with the onions, carrots, and celery; then add in your garlic and thyme! PURE MAGIC.
Integrate Broth and Noodles.
Mix those in for a gentle simmer!
Incorporate Chicken, Spinach, and Cream.
Spinach is optional… but I enjoy adding it!
You’re All Set! Delicious!
Yes, I do enjoy a sprinkle of parmesan on this soup, much appreciated!
How To Make This Soup (Video)
Luscious Chicken Noodle Soup
Total Time:
30 minutesYield:
6 servings 1x
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This luscious chicken noodle soup is absolutely divine! Generous noodles, succulent pieces of chicken, and the delightful essence of creamy thyme, garlic, and vegetables.
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- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook them generously for 7-10 minutes, or until they’re very tender and starting to caramelize.
- Seasoning and Herbs: Incorporate garlic, salt, and thyme sprigs; sauté for a minute until it’s wonderfully fragrant.
- Broth and Noodles: Mix in broth and noodles. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes, or until the noodles become tender.
- Complete: Take it off the heat. Remove the thyme sprigs. Mix in spinach, chicken, and cream. Stir to combine; ensure everything is heated through and the spinach is wilted. (FYI – you may see some oil separating on top, but if you let it rest for 10-20 minutes, that oil will be re-absorbed by the noodles. And if you can’t wait, just give it a stir and you’ll be good to go.)
- Serve: Present with hot crusty bread and sprinkle each bowl with fluffy, freshly grated Parmesan cheese!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: creamy chicken noodle soup, chicken noodle soup, chicken soup
FAQ Regarding Luscious Chicken Noodle Soup
How can you prepare this dairy-free?
You could utilize dairy-free heavy cream, or follow the approach seen in this recipe where slowly whisking in eggs creates the creamy consistency!
How can you adapt this for vegetarians?
I would swap a can of chickpeas for the chicken!
What pairs well with this soup?
For the soup itself, I enjoy adding some oyster crackers. On the side, a lovely green salad and crusty bread are my top choices!
Which noodles are best for this dish?
I favor Mrs. Miller’s egg noodles, but any egg noodle will suffice. Alternatively, you might opt for a wheat-based noodle – orzo, ditalini, or rotini are my favorite shapes!
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