Nothing brings warmth and joy quite like a bowl of homemade creamy chicken noodle soup 😋🍲 Perfect comfort food for any day! Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 2 celery stalks, sliced 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (more if you like it thicker) 6 cups chicken broth 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works great) 2 cups egg noodles or pasta of choice 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried parsley Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: 1. Sauté the Vegetables: In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-6 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant. 2. Make the Roux: Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed vegetables, stirring constantly to combine. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the flour is lightly golden and forms a paste-like consistency. 3. Add the Broth and Seasonings: Gradually whisk in the chicken broth to avoid lumps, stirring until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken, about 3-5 minutes. Add the dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. 4. Simmer the Soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the vegetables to become tender. 5. Add the Noodles and Chicken: Stir in the egg noodles or pasta of choice and cook according to the package directions, usually around 7-10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender. Add the cooked chicken to the pot and continue to simmer until the chicken is heated through. 6. Add the Cream: Stir in the half-and-half or heavy cream and Let the soup simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired creaminess. Turn off stove and allow it to sit for 15 minutes and it will continue to thicken if you like it extra creamy. Tips: For Extra Creaminess: Use heavy cream instead of half-and-half, or add a dollop of cream cheese. For a Thicker Soup: Use more flour in the roux or reduce the amount of chicken broth slightly. For a Gluten-Free Version: Use cornstarch instead of flour, and use gluten-free pasta. #tastycomfortfood #homestylechickensoup #heartychickennoodle #creamychickennoodle #creamychickensoup #soup #comfortfood #homemadefood #eat #food #homemade