Creamy Chicken Soup
A comforting bowl of creamy chicken soup that warms your heart and soul.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chicken (boneless, skinless breasts or thighs)
- 1 cup vegetables (carrots, celery, and onion)
- 4–6 cups chicken broth (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon seasonings (thyme, parsley, or dill)
- Optional: 1 cup corn or peas
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing your veggies: about a cup each of carrots, celery, and onion.
- Sauté the vegetables in a large pot with olive oil over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until the onions become translucent.
- Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and stir to combine with the veggies.
- Pour in enough chicken broth to cover the mixture and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks and return it to the pot.
- Create the creamy base by slowly stirring in the heavy cream and simmering for another 10 minutes.
- Season to perfection by tasting and adjusting the seasoning.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped herbs.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with various vegetables or herbs for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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