Ultimate Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 cups of flavorful chicken stock
• ½ bulb of aromatic garlic
• 4 whole pieces of pungent black peppercorns
• 1 single fragrant bay leaf
• 1 diced yellow onion for a touch of sweetness
• 2 large carrots, finely diced for a pop of color
• 2 large stalks of celery, finely diced for added crunch
• 8 sprigs of fresh thyme, artfully tied together with kitchen twine
• 1 teaspoon of savory salt
• ½ teaspoon of classic Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon of dried celery leaves for a subtle hint of herbiness
• ¼ teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper for a gentle kick
• 2 cups of tender egg noodles
• 1 cup of sweet corn kernels
• 2 cups of succulent diced rotisserie chicken
• ½ cup of luscious heavy whipping cream.

Step 1

In a large pot, bring a flavorful combination of chicken stock, whole garlic, aromatic peppercorns, and a fragrant bay leaf to a gentle boil. Let it simmer covered to let the flavors meld beautifully, approximately 35 minutes. Afterward, carefully strain out the garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaf from the luscious stock.

Step 2

Next, introduce a medley of ingredients to enhance the broth - diced onions, vibrant carrots, crisp celery, a hint of thyme, a dash of salt, a sprinkle of Italian seasoning, the delicate celery leaves, and a pinch of black pepper. Allow them to simmer gently until the carrots reach a tender texture, which should take around 18 minutes. Once ready, let the pot reach a gentle boiling point before adding in the egg noodles and sweet corn. Cook until the noodles reach that perfect al dente texture, roughly 8 minutes. Remember to remove and discard the thyme bundle at this stage.

Step 3

To complete this hearty dish, blend in the tender shredded chicken and a touch of cream into the bubbling pot. Let it all simmer together until thoroughly heated, which should take about 3 minutes. Serve up this delightful and comforting soup to enjoy its rich flavors and nourishing qualities.