Description
A rich and comforting twist on classic chicken noodle soup—crispy pancetta, tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and egg noodles simmer in a creamy broth for the ultimate cozy meal.
Ingredients
Pancetta:
- 4 oz pancetta, diced
Vegetables:
- 1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Broth and Protein:
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
Noodles and Dairy:
- 1½ cups egg noodles (or pasta of choice)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter option)
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 2 tsp fresh thyme)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra richness)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pancetta: In a large pot, cook pancetta over medium heat until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving drippings in the pot.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté until softened. Add olive oil if the pancetta drippings aren’t enough.
- Make Roux: Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Add Broth: Slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
- Simmer with Chicken: Add shredded chicken, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook Noodles: Stir in egg noodles and cook until tender, about 8–10 minutes.
- Add Cream: Lower heat and stir in cream, Parmesan (if using), and reserved pancetta. Heat through without boiling.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine when sautéing vegetables.
- Substitute pancetta with thick-cut bacon if preferred.
- Leftovers will thicken in the fridge—add more broth when reheating.
- Can be made dairy-free with oat cream or coconut milk and omitting Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Main Dish
- Method: Simmering, One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg