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Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup with Potatoes

Recipe of Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup with Potatoes by frederikke

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts (3 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp cayenne, 2 tsp italian seasoning, 2 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp salt, 2 tsp black pepper)
  • 10 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups yellow onion, diced
  • 1 ½ cups large carrots, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups celery, diced
  • 3 cups yukon gold potatoes, diced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • Seasonings for veggies: 1 tbsp italian seasoning, 2 tsp salt, 2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon
  • 1 cup heavy cream, optional
  • 1 parmesan rind, optional
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1lb (450g) egg noodles
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Steps

  1. In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the chicken breasts for 3 to 5 minutes until golden on each side (they will finish cooking in the soup). Remove & set aside.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium, add 2 tbsp of olive oil & 2 tbsp of butter, then add the onion, carrot and celery along with the veggie seasonings listed above. Sauté for 7-9 minutes. Add the minced garlic, cook for one more minute.
  3. Add the chicken broth along with more salt & pepper, the chicken bouillon, diced potatoes, parmesan rind, bay leaf, and return the seared chicken.
  4. Bring to a boil then simmer for 18-20 minutes.
  5. Cook your egg noodles in salted water according to the package. Drain and set aside.
  6. Remove the chicken and shred it (you can use two forks or an electric mixer).
  7. Remove the parmesan rind and bay leaf then add in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. Add the shredded chicken back in and stir.
  8. Adjust the seasonings as you wish. Serve over the egg noodles topped with fresh parmesan, olive oil, black pepper, chili flakes, fresh dill and lemon juice.
  9. Tips: 1️⃣Cook the noodles separately from the soup - avoid a soggy mess please. 2️⃣Actually season the chicken and no, just because I look like the poster boy for your local farmers market does not mean I am scared of seasoning. 3️⃣Caramelize the mirepoix with a full head of minced garlic - when has anyone ever said “wow you added too much garlic”. 4️⃣Add a parmesan rind and a motherload of fresh herbs for that extra oomph.