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Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

The best easy creamy chicken noodle soup from scratch. A healthy version thickened with evaporated milk. Shredded chicken keeps it fast!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 243 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 3 celery stalks diced
  • ½ yellow onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken*
  • 2 ½ cups uncooked egg dumpling noodles
  • 12 ounces evaporated skim milk
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • crushed tortilla chips, or shredded pepper jack cheese, and cilantro, optional for serving

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large stockpot or Dutch oven. Sauté the carrots, celery, and onion until beginning to soften, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook for 1 minute, stirring continually.
  2. Slowly stir in the broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes.
  3. Add the chicken, noodles, evaporated milk, salt, oregano, and pepper. Stir to combine. Cook the soup for 10 minutes, until the noodles are al dente.
  4. Serve warm, garnished with crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheese, and cilantro.

Notes

  • *INGREDIENT NOTE: To cook the chicken in the Instant Pot instead, see this post for Instant Pot Chicken. To cook the chicken in the oven, see this post for Baked Chicken Breast. 
  • TO STORE: Refrigerate soup in an airtight storage container for up to 4 days.
  • TO REHEAT: Rewarm leftovers in a pot on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave.
  • TO FREEZE: Freeze soup in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1(of 8) Calories 243kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 243

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 8)
Calories 243kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.