Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

Let’s prepare a delicious Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup. This soup is a classic and a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients:

• 60g unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 medium celery stalks, chopped
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 250g wide egg noodles
• 350g cooked chicken, shredded
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
• 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves

Instructions:

1. Sauté the vegetables: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and 1/2 tsp salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Make a roux: Stir in flour, garlic, and paprika. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and flour is light brown, about 1 minute.
3. Create the base: Gradually whisk in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
4. Cook the noodles: Add egg noodles. Cook, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender, about 10 minutes.
5. Finish the soup: Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in heavy cream, sherry vinegar, and remaining 1 tsp salt.
6. Serve: Divide soup among 4 bowls. Garnish with thyme leaves.

Enjoy your creamy chicken noodle soup!