Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup. Each bowl offers a rich, creamy blend of tender chicken and savory herbs, making it the perfect antidote to chilly nights or rainy days. This easy-to-follow recipe captures the nostalgic warmth of family gatherings while delivering a deliciously satisfying meal. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients, you can whip up this delightful soup that feels like a warm hug in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping onion and garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter until foamy. Add the onion and garlic; sauté until soft, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add chicken breasts along with salt and pepper. Sear until golden brown on both sides, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it with two forks once slightly cooled, then return to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream and thyme; simmer on low heat for 5 more minutes until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg