Easy Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe (2024)

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Can I make this soup on the stove?

Absolutely, follow the same steps. You just need to adjust the cooking time (step 3) to ensure the chicken is cooked through.

How do you do quick release on a pressure cooker?

Check your pressure cooker’s instruction manuals since different models may have different instructions. For my pressure cooker (Instant Pot), once the cooking time is over, it will beep. Then it will start counting up on the keep warm mode. If the recipe requests a quick release, press “Cancel” immediately after the pot beeps. Then CAREFULLY turn the vent valve to “Venting” to release the pressure. When the pressure is fully released, the float valve will drop, and the lid will unlock to open.

Can I make this chicken noodle soup recipe gluten-free?

Yes, you can! In this case, use your favorite gluten-free pasta.

How creamy is this soup?

For this creamy soup, I thicken the broth with a mixture of cornstarch and heavy cream to create a silky and ever so slightly thicker than plain broth.

Can I use regular milk instead of half-and-half or heavy cream?

I do not recommend that. Milk has less fat than cream, so it increases the risk of breaking or curdling.

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings 6 servings

• ▢ 8 cups (2 L) hot water
• ▢ 4 MAGGI® Chicken Bouillons (see notes for substitute)
• ▢ 1 lb skinless boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces (or thighs if you prefer)
• ▢ ½ cup onion, chopped
• ▢ 1 cup potatoes, diced
• ▢ 1 cup carrots, chopped
• ▢ 1 cup celery, chopped
• ▢ 3 garlic cloves, minced
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ 1/4 cup cilantro + more to garnish (see notes)
• ▢ ¼ cup cornstarch
• ▢ ½ cup half and half or heavy cream
• ▢ 1 ½ cups uncooked pasta (see notes)

Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker:

• Add hot water and bouillons to the pressure cooker. Mix to dissolve. Then add chicken, onion, potatoes, carrots, celery, garlic, black pepper, and cilantro.

• Close lid and select "Pressure Cook" mode. Adjust to 10 minutes. When cooking is complete, press “Cancel” and carefully turn the vent to “Venting” to release the pressure. Then remove the lid.

• In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and heavy cream. Reserve.

• Select "Sauté" mode and adjust to more. Add uncooked pasta and cornstarch mixture; mix to combine. Cook for 8 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.

• Garnish with more cilantro, if desired. Serve hot.

Stovetop:

• Melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat in a medium-sized stockpot. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 2 -3 minutes or until fragrant. Then stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute, constantly stirring to avoid burning the garlic.

• Add chicken, potatoes, water, chicken bouillons,and black pepper and mix to dissolve. Simmer until the veggies are tender,about 8 – 10 minutes.

• In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and heavycream. Reserve.

• Add pasta and cornstarch mixture to the pot; mixto combine. Cook for 6 – 8 minutes until pasta is tender. Garnish with cilantro,if desired. Serve hot.

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