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Creamy Lemon Chicken Noodle Soup

Creamy Lemon Chicken Noodle Soup

With this Creamy Lemon Chicken Noodle Soup recipe, your kitchen will be filled with comforting aromas and fresh citrus notes, setting the stage for a cozy meal.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small white onion, peeled and diced

2 medium carrots, peeled and diced

2 stalks celery, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

8 cups chicken stock

2 cups shredded cooked chicken

2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or more to taste)

1 bay leaf

6 ounces wide egg noodles

½ cup heavy cream

2 to 4 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice (to taste)

Sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Sauté the Veggies: Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté for 4 minutes. Stir in carrots and celery, cooking 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

  2. Simmer the Base: Pour in chicken stock, then add chicken, thyme, and bay leaf. Stir gently and bring to a simmer.

  3. Cook the Noodles: Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in egg noodles and cook uncovered for 7–9 minutes, until al dente.

  4. Add Cream and Lemon: Stir in heavy cream, then mix in 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lemon, thyme, salt, or pepper if needed.

  5. Serve Warm: Ladle into bowls, garnish with extra thyme or lemon zest, and enjoy hot.

  • Author: Sanji
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes