Grandma's BEST Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

5 from 2 votes

Grandma's BEST Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup is a warm, comforting classic dish perfect for family dinners. With its rich flavors and creamy texture, this old fashioned chicken noodle soup serves as the perfect remedy for chilly nights!

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: lunch, Main Course, Main Dish, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: GRANDMA'S BEST CREAMY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Servings: servings

Calories: 345kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

1 ½ cups dry wide egg noodles
¼ cup butter
½ cup yellow onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
⅓ cup flour
Salt to taste
¼ tsp pepper
29 oz low sodium chicken broth 2 cans
3 cups milk or half-and-half or 2 ½ cup milk plus ⅓ cups heavy cream
1 cup peas and carrots cooked
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked & cut into bite sized pieces
½ tsp rosemary optional
Fresh parsley for garnish chopped- optional

Instructions

Prep: Cook the egg noodles according to the package directions, drain and then set them aside when done. Cook the peas and carrots too, chop the carrots into bite sized pieces as well.
Dice the onion into small pieces and mince the garlic (if using a fresh clove). prepare your chicken however you see fit. I like to cook mine in the crockpot during the day, it is a nice quick and easy method. Or you can use rotisserie chicken to save some effort too. Just make sure your chicken is cooked, chopped and ready for when you need it.
Soup base: In a large pot, over medium heat, melt the butter. Add in the onion and then cook them until they are translucent and soft. Add in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Remove the pot from the heat and then whisk in the flour, salt and pepper.
Assemble soup: Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk, stirring together until smooth. Make sure to add the liquid in slowly as you are constantly whisking to avoid the flour clumps that can occur. Return the pot to the stove and bring the mixture to a boil while stirring constantly. Once the soup begins to boil, it will foam up quickly, so keep an eye on it. Add in the cooked noodles, peas and carrots, chicken, and rosemary (if using). Continue to cook until they are all heated through.
Serve: Divide the soup into serving bowls, top with chopped fresh parsley for garnish, if desired, and enjoy!

Notes

Leftover chicken noodle soup will last for about 3 to 4 days when stored in an airtight container. For optimal freshness, ensure it cools to room temperature before refrigerating. Reheat gently to maintain texture and flavor.

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