Soup · 35 minWeeknight White Chicken Chili
White beans give this green-chile chicken chili its body. Mash a few against the pot for a creamy broth, then finish with lime for a clean, bright bite.
Soup · American
A splash of milk and a quick flour stir turn weeknight chicken noodle soup into a silky, spoon-coating bowl.
Amounts scale with servings. Pan size and cooking time may need adjusting for larger batches.
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 7 minutes, until the vegetables soften.
Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1 minute. Slowly pour in the broth while stirring so the flour dissolves.
Add the chicken, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 8 minutes. Stir in the noodles and cook until tender, 6–8 minutes.
Lower the heat and stir in the milk. Warm through without boiling, until the chicken is 165°F. Taste and serve.
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.
Half-and-half makes a richer bowl; unsweetened oat milk keeps it lighter.
Use leftover turkey in place of chicken after the holidays.
Yes. Cook the noodles separately and stir them into reheated soup so they do not swell overnight.
Boiling after the milk goes in can make it look broken. Keep the heat gentle once the dairy is in the pot.
Soup · 35 minWhite beans give this green-chile chicken chili its body. Mash a few against the pot for a creamy broth, then finish with lime for a clean, bright bite.
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