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One-Pot Creamy Lemon Chicken Noodle Soup

A close-up of a bowl of One-Pot Creamy Lemon Chicken Noodle Soup, topped with lemon zest and parsley.
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Make this simple, flavorful chicken noodle soup in one pot. It features a rich, creamy texture balanced with bright lemon notes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 ounces egg noodles
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the same pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth. Add the dried thyme and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low, return the chicken to the pot, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Add the egg noodles to the pot and cook according to package directions, usually 6 to 8 minutes, until tender.
  7. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Heat through gently, but do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  8. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the soup is creamy. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
  9. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water before stirring it into the simmering broth (before adding the noodles).
  • Use good quality chicken broth for the best flavor base.
  • Add the lemon juice and zest at the end to keep the flavor bright.

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