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This cozy one-pot soup wraps juicy chicken, egg noodles, corn, and smoky turkey bacon in a lightly creamy broth that feels nostalgic yet fresh. Perfect for chilly weeknights, it’s beginner-friendly, family-approved, and great for leftovers.
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Course: Main, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 365
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cubed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder (optional)
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives
  • fine sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • 5–6 quart Dutch oven or soup pot
  • chef's knife
  • ladle
  • cutting board
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Place turkey bacon in a cold pot and set over medium heat. Cook until golden and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving about 1 tbsp fat in the pot.
  2. Add olive oil if needed. Season chicken cubes with salt and pepper and sear 3–4 mins per side until lightly browned. Remove and set aside if pot is crowded.
  3. Add onion, carrots, and celery to pot. Sauté 5–6 minutes until onion softens. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in broth, scraping the bottom of the pot. Return chicken to pot. Add thyme, bay leaf, and onion powder. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to gentle boil.
  5. Stir in corn and egg noodles. Simmer 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender and chicken is cooked through.
  6. Lower heat. Stir in cream and chopped herbs. Warm for 2–3 minutes without boiling. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and top with reserved turkey bacon before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 29gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 610mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5900IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2.1mg

Notes

Crisp your turkey bacon and brown the chicken well for deeper flavor. The soup thickens as it rests, so add a splash of broth when reheating. Make it dairy-free with coconut milk or lighten it with half-and-half. For gluten-free, use rice or gluten-free noodles.

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