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Creamy Lemon Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Creamy Lemon Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

This Creamy Lemon Chicken Noodle Soup is a comforting and flavorful twist on classic chicken noodle soup. The creamy broth infused with lemon adds a bright and refreshing flavor to this cozy dish.


Ingredients

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Main Soup:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
  • 2 cups egg noodles
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • zest and juice of 1 large lemon
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Garnish:

  • fresh parsley
  • lemon slices

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, sauté vegetables: Melt butter and olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
  2. Add aromatics and broth: Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
  3. Cook soup: Add chicken, noodles, thyme, and parsley. Simmer until noodles are tender.
  4. Finish the soup: Reduce heat, add cream, lemon zest, and juice. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer until heated through.
  5. Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley and lemon slices. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
  • This soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg