Description
Dive into a warm and comforting bowl of creamy chicken noodle soup, bursting with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and cheesy goodness. Perfect for chilly days or when you need a hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 3 medium carrots, sliced
– 3 celery stalks, chopped
– 6 cups chicken broth or low-sodium broth
– 2 cups shredded cooked chicken tenderloin
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
– 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 1/2 cups egg noodles or any noodle of choice
– 1/2 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
– Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
1. Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic, carrots, and celery, and sauté for an additional 3 minutes until vegetables start to soften.
2. Add Broth and Chicken: Pour in the chicken broth, add shredded chicken tenderloin, and stir to combine. Bring the soup to a gentle boil.
3. Incorporate Cream Cheese: Reduce the heat to low. Add cubed cream cheese, stirring until it melts and blends into the broth smoothly.
4. Add Seasonings and Cheese: Mix in cheddar cheese, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese has melted and is well incorporated.
5. Cook Noodles: Stir in the egg noodles and cook for 7-10 minutes or until the noodles are tender.
6. Add Turkey Bacon: Stir in the crumbled turkey bacon, letting it warm through.
7. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy hot.
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4