Quick & Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

Submitted by Chef #176868

"This is a quick, easy and tasty chicken noodle soup, that is creamy and delicious!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 3 ounces spaghetti, broken
• 2 cups sliced celery
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper

directions

1. In large saucepan, heat half of the oil over medium heat; brown chicken in batches, adding more oil as necessary to prevent sticking.
2. Transfer to bowl and set aside.
3. Add remaining oil to pan; saute onion, carrot, basil and oregano for about 5 minutes or until onion is softened.
4. Add chicken stock and mustard; bring to boil.
5. Stir in spaghetti and celery and return to boil, stirring occasionally.
6. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 8 minutes or until noodles are almost tender.
7. Add chicken along with any accumulated juices; cook for about 5 minutes longer or until noodles are tender.
8. Whisk flour into milk and gradually whisk into soup; simmer, stirring, for about 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
9. Add salt and pepper.