Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup with Potatoes

Directions

  1. 1Heat a touch of butter and oil in a large pot.
  2. 2Heat a touch of butter and oil in a large pot.
  3. 3Heat a touch of butter and oil in a large pot.
  4. 4Sear seasoned chicken breasts on both sides until a nice sear is achieved, but it doesn't have to be cooked through yet.
  5. 5Sear seasoned chicken breasts on both sides until a nice sear is achieved, but it doesn't have to be cooked through yet.
  6. 6Sear seasoned chicken breasts on both sides until a nice sear is achieved, but it doesn't have to be cooked through yet.
  7. 7Remove the chicken from the pan.
  8. 8Remove the chicken from the pan.
  9. 9Remove the chicken from the pan.
  10. 10Add a little more butter and oil to the pan if needed.
  11. 11Add a little more butter and oil to the pan if needed.
  12. 12Add a little more butter and oil to the pan if needed.
  13. 13Sauté the mirepoix (diced onion, celery, and carrots) with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and Calabrian chilies.
  14. 14Sauté the mirepoix (diced onion, celery, and carrots) with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and Calabrian chilies.
  15. 15Sauté the mirepoix (diced onion, celery, and carrots) with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and Calabrian chilies.
  16. 16Once the mirepoix is soft, add minced garlic.
  17. 17Once the mirepoix is soft, add minced garlic.
  18. 18Once the mirepoix is soft, add minced garlic.
  19. 19Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any brown bits.
  20. 20Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any brown bits.
  21. 21Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any brown bits.
  22. 22Pour in chicken broth and season again with a little salt and pepper.
  23. 23Pour in chicken broth and season again with a little salt and pepper.
  24. 24Pour in chicken broth and season again with a little salt and pepper.
  25. 25Add diced potatoes to the pot.
  26. 26Add diced potatoes to the pot.
  27. 27Add diced potatoes to the pot.
  28. 28Add the seared chicken back into the pot along with its juices, a Parmesan rind, and a couple of bay leaves.
  29. 29Add the seared chicken back into the pot along with its juices, a Parmesan rind, and a couple of bay leaves.
  30. 30Add the seared chicken back into the pot along with its juices, a Parmesan rind, and a couple of bay leaves.
  31. 31Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat.
  32. 32Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat.
  33. 33Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat.
  34. 34Cover and simmer until the chicken is done and the potatoes are tender.
  35. 35Cover and simmer until the chicken is done and the potatoes are tender.
  36. 36Cover and simmer until the chicken is done and the potatoes are tender.
  37. 37Remove the chicken and shred it.
  38. 38Remove the chicken and shred it.
  39. 39Remove the chicken and shred it.
  40. 40Remove the bay leaves and Parmesan rind from the soup.
  41. 41Remove the bay leaves and Parmesan rind from the soup.
  42. 42Remove the bay leaves and Parmesan rind from the soup.
  43. 43Add the shredded chicken back into the soup.
  44. 44Add the shredded chicken back into the soup.
  45. 45Add the shredded chicken back into the soup.
  46. 46Pour in room temperature heavy cream and stir.
  47. 47Pour in room temperature heavy cream and stir.
  48. 48Pour in room temperature heavy cream and stir.
  49. 49Add fresh herbs (parsley, dill, rosemary, thyme).
  50. 50Add fresh herbs (parsley, dill, rosemary, thyme).
  51. 51Add fresh herbs (parsley, dill, rosemary, thyme).
  52. 52Squeeze in lemon juice for brightness.
  53. 53Squeeze in lemon juice for brightness.
  54. 54Squeeze in lemon juice for brightness.
  55. 55Taste for seasonings.
  56. 56Taste for seasonings.
  57. 57Taste for seasonings.
  58. 58Serve the soup over cooked egg noodles.
  59. 59Serve the soup over cooked egg noodles.
  60. 60Serve the soup over cooked egg noodles.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp Calabrian chilis
  • 2 tsp Calabrian chilis
  • 2 tsp Calabrian chilis
  • 0 Salt
  • 0 Salt
  • 0 Salt
  • 0 pepper
  • 0 pepper
  • 0 pepper
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups diced potatoes
  • 2 cups diced potatoes
  • 2 cups diced potatoes
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon
  • 1 Parmesan rind
  • 1 Parmesan rind
  • 1 Parmesan rind
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 lemon juice
  • 0.5 lemon juice
  • 0.5 lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 lb egg noodles, cooked separately
  • 1 lb egg noodles, cooked separately
  • 1 lb egg noodles, cooked separately
  • 0 Freshly grated Parmesan
  • 0 Freshly grated Parmesan
  • 0 Freshly grated Parmesan
  • 0 Olive oil
  • 0 Olive oil
  • 0 Olive oil
  • 0 black pepper
  • 0 black pepper
  • 0 black pepper
  • 0 red pepper flakes
  • 0 red pepper flakes
  • 0 red pepper flakes
  • 0 fresh herbs
  • 0 fresh herbs
  • 0 fresh herbs
  • 0 extra lemon juice
  • 0 extra lemon juice
  • 0 extra lemon juice

Equipment

large pottongswooden spoonladlelemon juicer

Tips

  • For brightness, squeeze in some lemon juice.
  • Serve with freshly grated Parmesan, olive oil, black pepper, red pepper flakes, fresh herbs, and extra lemon juice as optional garnishes.