Creamy Without Heavy Cream
The trick is a quick butter-flour roux cooked into the base before adding broth. This thickens the soup beautifully and adds richness without needing cream.
Ingredients
- 3 cans (12.5 oz) chunk chicken, drained
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 stalks celery, sliced
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt, pepper, and fresh parsley
Instructions
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1
Sauté aromatics. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
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2
Make the roux. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
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3
Add broth and simmer. Pour in chicken broth while stirring. Add thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 8 minutes.
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4
Add noodles and chicken. Add egg noodles and drained chicken. Simmer 8–10 minutes until noodles are tender. Season generously and top with parsley.
290
Calories
26g
Protein
28g
Carbs
8g
Fat