Butter Chicken Noodle Soup

Butter Chicken Noodle Soup

Preparation Time:

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour

Difficulty Level:

• Medium

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
• 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup egg noodles
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Melt Butter and Cook Chicken: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
2. Cook Onions and Spices: In the same pot, add the chopped onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 1 minute. Stir in the garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper (if using), and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add Tomato Sauce and Broth: Pour in the tomato sauce and chicken broth. Stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Blend Soup Base: Using an immersion blender, blend the soup base until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the mixture to a blender, blend until smooth, and return it to the pot.
5. Add Chicken and Noodles: Return the browned chicken to the pot. Stir in the heavy cream and egg noodles. Cook for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
6. Season and Serve: Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 20g
• Fat: 22g
• Carbohydrates: 18g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 6g
• Sodium: 600mg

Enjoy this rich and flavorful Butter Chicken Noodle Soup, perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal!