Soup · American

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

A splash of milk and a quick flour stir turn weeknight chicken noodle soup into a silky, spoon-coating bowl.

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Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

15 minPrep30 minCook45 minTotal

Amounts scale with servings. Pan size and cooking time may need adjusting for larger batches.

Ingredients

Let’s make it

  1. 1

    Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 7 minutes, until the vegetables soften.

  2. 2

    Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1 minute. Slowly pour in the broth while stirring so the flour dissolves.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 8 minutes. Stir in the noodles and cook until tender, 6–8 minutes.

  4. 4

    Lower the heat and stir in the milk. Warm through without boiling, until the chicken is 165°F. Taste and serve.

A few things that help

Add the milk off a hard boil so it stays smooth.

The soup thickens as it stands; loosen leftovers with a splash of broth or milk.

Use what you have

Half-and-half makes a richer bowl; unsweetened oat milk keeps it lighter.

Use leftover turkey in place of chicken after the holidays.

Your questions, answered

Can I make creamy chicken noodle soup ahead?

Yes. Cook the noodles separately and stir them into reheated soup so they do not swell overnight.

Why did the soup look grainy?

Boiling after the milk goes in can make it look broken. Keep the heat gentle once the dairy is in the pot.

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