Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Creamy Lemon Chicken Noodle Soup. A perfect blend of hearty chicken, savory vegetables, and zesty lemon in a rich, creamy broth.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 carrots (sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 6 oz egg noodles
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- juice and zest of 1 lemon
- salt and black pepper to taste
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in garlic, thyme, and oregano; cook until fragrant.
- Cook Noodles: Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, and add egg noodles. Cook according to package instructions.
- Finish Soup: Stir in chicken, heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest. Simmer until heated through.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash some cooked vegetables or add a cornstarch slurry.
- Swap egg noodles for orzo or another pasta variety.
- Rotisserie chicken is a convenient option for this recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
