Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - 1 Tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter
02 - 3/4 cup (100g) chopped yellow onion
03 - 1 cup (120g) sliced carrots
04 - 1 cup (120g) sliced celery
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

→ Seasonings

06 - 1/4 cup (31g) all-purpose flour
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

→ Main Components

11 - 8 cups (1.92L) reduced-sodium chicken broth
12 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced (1.5 cups)
13 - 2 cups (250g) cooked shredded chicken
14 - 1 cup (240ml) half-and-half or whole milk
15 - 3-4 cups (112-150g) wide egg noodles

# Instructions:

01 - Melt butter in a large dutch oven over medium heat. Cook onion, carrots, celery, and garlic for 5 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
02 - Stir in flour, salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano. Cook for 2 minutes to create a flavorful base for your soup.
03 - Add chicken broth and potato, bring to a boil over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
04 - Stir in chicken, half-and-half, and noodles. Cook for 10 minutes until noodles are tender and soup has thickened to desired consistency.
05 - Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme if desired.

# Notes:

01 - Stores in refrigerator for up to 1 week
02 - Can be frozen for up to 3 months
03 - Soup thickens when stored as noodles absorb liquid