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Lighter Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup – Easy Rotisserie Recipe

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A lighter, fresher version of creamy chicken noodle soup made with rotisserie chicken for deep flavor without the heaviness. This comforting soup comes together in under 30 minutes and is perfect for sick days or cozy nights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 3 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (optional)
  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (about one medium chicken)
  • 8 ounces wide egg noodles
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Fresh dill, chopped (for garnish)
  • Lemon wedges (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prep your vegetables: Dice onion, carrots, and celery into 1/4-inch cubes. Mince garlic.
  2. Sauté the aromatics: Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 6-7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Make the roux: Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until light golden.
  4. Add liquids: Slowly pour in chicken broth while whisking. Add milk and heavy cream (if using). Bring to a gentle simmer. Add bay leaf, thyme, and rosemary. Simmer 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Cook noodles: Add egg noodles to simmering broth. Cook according to package directions (6-8 minutes), stirring occasionally.
  6. Add chicken: Stir in shredded rotisserie chicken and cook 1-2 minutes until heated through.
  7. Season and finish: Remove bay leaf. Adjust salt and pepper. Stir in fresh parsley and dill if using. Squeeze lemon wedge over top.
  8. Rest and serve: Let soup sit off heat for 5 minutes. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.

Notes

For meal prep, cook noodles separately and add to individual bowls when serving to prevent mushiness. If soup is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir in. If too thick, add more broth or milk. For extra flavor, add a Parmesan rind while simmering.

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Keywords: creamy chicken noodle soup, rotisserie chicken soup, light chicken soup, easy chicken noodle soup, comfort food

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