CREAM OF CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

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We were at a restaurant, and my husband exclaimed, "You can make better soup than this!" A challenge! We began discussing what we'd add and take out, and soon came up with this comforting soup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 medium onions
2 celery ribs
4 cups water
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 large carrot, chopped
1 medium potato, peeled and chopped
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
2 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
1-3/4 cups milk, divided
1/3 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

Chop one onion and one celery rib; set aside. Cut remaining onion and celery into chunks; place in a Dutch oven. Add the water, chicken, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken and strain broth; set both aside. , In the same pan, saute chopped onion and celery in butter until tender. Add the canned broth, carrot, potato, bouillon, basil and reserved broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Add noodles. Return to a boil; cook for 6-8 minutes or until noodles are tender. Cut chicken into chunks; add to soup. Stir in 1-1/4 cups milk; heat through., Combine flour and remaining milk until smooth; add to soup, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 958mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.