Description
Cream of Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days. This velvety, rich soup combines tender chicken with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs, creating a delightful bowl that’s sure to warm your soul. Easy to prepare, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Serve it as a starter or over rice for a hearty meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or milk)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Gather and wash all ingredients. Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop onion, carrots, and celery.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; cook until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Add Chicken: Stir in diced chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Pour in Broth: Add chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer for about 20 minutes until tender.
- Add Cream: Stir in heavy cream; simmer for another 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Taste & Adjust: Season as needed with salt and pepper before garnishing with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg