Description

This Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup is a comforting and hearty dish featuring tender shredded chicken, wide egg noodles, and a rich, creamy broth infused with sautéed vegetables and poultry seasoning. Perfect for a cozy meal, this soup balances the freshness of carrots, celery, and onions with a velvety texture created by heavy cream and a cornstarch thickener.

Ingredients

Scale

Soup Base

4 cups shredded chicken (about 1 rotisserie chicken, pulled)
2 cups celery, chopped
2 cups carrots, chopped
1 medium-large yellow onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
Salt, to taste
10 cups chicken broth (plus up to 2 more cups as needed)
2 cups heavy cream

Noodles and Thickener

12 ounces wide egg noodles (1 package, uncooked)
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup water

Instructions

Prepare the Vegetables and Seasoning: Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium to medium-high heat until hot and fragrant. Add the chopped celery, carrots, onion, poultry seasoning, and salt. Sauté the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, which should take about 5 to 10 minutes.
Add Liquids, Noodles, and Chicken: Pour in 8 cups of the chicken broth along with the heavy cream into the pot with the vegetables. Add the uncooked wide egg noodles and shredded chicken, ensuring everything is submerged in the liquid. Increase the heat to bring the soup to a boil, then reduce to low heat and let it simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes or until the noodles are cooked al dente.
Prepare the Cornstarch Slurry: While the soup is simmering, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until the cornstarch is fully dissolved, forming a smooth slurry. This will be used to thicken the soup.
Thicken the Soup: Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering soup, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Continue to simmer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the soup thickens to your desired consistency. If the soup becomes too thick, stir in additional chicken broth to thin it out as preferred.
Serve: Remove the pot from the heat. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley for added color and freshness. Serve the creamy chicken noodle soup hot for a comforting meal.

Notes

You can adjust the soup thickness by adding more chicken broth if it becomes too thick after adding the cornstarch slurry.
Using a rotisserie chicken saves time and adds extra flavor, but you can use any cooked shredded chicken.
Fresh parsley garnish is optional but adds a nice fresh touch and visual appeal.
Be careful to stir continuously when adding the cornstarch mixture to prevent clumping.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Creamy chicken noodle soup, chicken noodle soup recipe, creamy soup, rotisserie chicken soup, easy chicken soup, homemade chicken noodle soup