Would like one that is rich and not bland. Something like at panera, where the broth is very thick!!

I don't know what Panera soup tastes like but if you want thicker soup you can add a liitle bit of corn starch or flour. I prefer corn starch. just put in a small amount and gradually find the consistency you like. I also add tumeric to my soup. I always just add what's on hand it changes all the time. try adding pepercorn. HTH
allgirls

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This is for chicken and rice, but you may be able to substitute noodles. It's very thick...and awesome!

Chicken Wild Rice Soup
1/2 Cup butter
1 finely chopped onion
1/2 Cup chopped celery
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/2 pound fresh sliced mushrooms
3/4 cup flour
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked wild rice (I use regular white rice)
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp mustard powder
1/2 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 cup slived almonds (optional)
3 Tbsp dry sherry
2 cups half-and-half

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion,, celery and carrots and saute 5 minutes. Add mushrroms for 2 more minutes. Then add the flour and stir well. Gradually pour in the chicken broth until all has been added. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer.

Next add the rice, chicken, salt, curry, mustard, parsley, pepper, almonds and sherry. Allow to heat through, then pour in the half-and-half, Let SIMMER 1 to 2 hours. **Don't boil once half and half is added!**

This looks so good. I bet that little bit of sherry really enhances the flavor. I can't wait to try it.

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Nadene