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Food & Wine Test Kitchen Unveils Silky-Smooth Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe for Home Cooks
NEW YORK, NY – As cooler weather descends, Food & Wine has released a meticulously tested recipe for Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup, promising a velvety texture and nuanced flavor profile achievable in the home kitchen. The recipe, developed by Jasmine Smith and written by Breana Killeen, focuses on technique – specifically, a carefully crafted roux and mindful broth selection – to elevate the classic comfort food.The pursuit of the perfect chicken noodle soup often hinges on achieving a balance between rich flavor and satisfying texture. This recipe addresses that challenge head-on, detailing how a roux of butter, flour, white miso, and garlic creates a silky body without heaviness. The choice between homemade and store-bought broth is also addressed, with guidance on maximizing flavor nonetheless of the option chosen. This release comes as home cooking continues to be a central part of many lifestyles,with consumers increasingly seeking recipes that deliver restaurant-quality results.
The recipe begins with coating scallions,carrots,and celery in butter before incorporating flour,white miso,and garlic to form the roux. This mixture is cooked and stirred until browned and fragrant, then broth is whisked in, resulting in a velvety, creamy consistency. The text emphasizes the importance of using white (shiro) miso, as darker varieties can overpower the soup with saltiness.
Food & Wine’s Test kitchen also provides key notes for success: noodles should be cooked al dente as they will continue to soften in the soup, and the consistency can be adjusted with warm broth or water if it thickens upon standing.
The article highlights the benefits of homemade chicken broth - fuller body, cleaner flavor, and natural gelatin for a richer mouthfeel – but acknowledges the convenience of store-bought options, recommending low-sodium varieties for better seasoning control.
To complement the soup’s creamy texture, Food & Wine suggests pairing it with a 2023 Joel Gott Unoaked Chardonnay from California, noting its citrus and apple notes will refresh the palate.
