Creamy Herb Chicken & Spaghetti Noodle Soup
Creamy Herb Chicken & Spaghetti Noodle Soup
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
- 2 carrots, large, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1/2 yellow onion, large, diced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 8 cups water
- 2 tablespoons chicken base or seasoning, (such as Better Than Bouillon)
For the Seasoning & Chicken
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons buttery garlic & herb seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
For Finishing
- 8 ounces spaghetti noodles
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- as needed water or chicken broth, for adjusting consistency
Instructions
- 1
Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced carrots, celery, and onion and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they begin to soften.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour and stir until the vegetables are evenly coated. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Slowly pour in the water, stirring continuously as you pour to prevent lumps. Add the chicken base, garlic powder, thyme, parsley, oregano, buttery garlic & herb seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Add the diced chicken breasts to the pot. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
⏱️ 15 min
- 5
Break the spaghetti noodles in half and add them to the soup. Cook according to the package directions, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. This usually takes about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Once the noodles are tender, reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, just until the soup is warmed through and creamy. Do not boil after adding cream.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings as needed. If you prefer a thinner, brothier soup, add additional water or chicken broth until it reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Herb Chicken & Spaghetti Noodle Soup
For the Soup Base
- 2 carrots, large, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1/2 yellow onion, large, diced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 8 cups water
- 2 tablespoons chicken base or seasoning, (such as Better Than Bouillon)
For the Seasoning & Chicken
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons buttery garlic & herb seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
For Finishing
- 8 ounces spaghetti noodles
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- as needed water or chicken broth, for adjusting consistency
Instructions
- 1
Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced carrots, celery, and onion and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they begin to soften.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour and stir until the vegetables are evenly coated. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Slowly pour in the water, stirring continuously as you pour to prevent lumps. Add the chicken base, garlic powder, thyme, parsley, oregano, buttery garlic & herb seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Add the diced chicken breasts to the pot. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
⏱️ 15 min - 5
Break the spaghetti noodles in half and add them to the soup. Cook according to the package directions, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. This usually takes about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Once the noodles are tender, reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, just until the soup is warmed through and creamy. Do not boil after adding cream.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings as needed. If you prefer a thinner, brothier soup, add additional water or chicken broth until it reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min