Description
Creamy Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms your soul with every spoonful. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken simmered in a rich, velvety broth infused with fresh herbs and vegetables. Perfect for hectic weeknights or cozy gatherings, it transforms simple ingredients into a delicious dish that will have everyone asking for seconds. Serve it hot with crusty bread for a complete meal that feels like a warm hug on a chilly evening.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
- Fresh thyme (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté diced onions until translucent. Stir in minced garlic for about 1 minute.
- Add carrots, celery, and chicken breasts; cook for a few minutes to combine flavors.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and let simmer.
- After about 20 minutes, remove chicken and shred it using two forks; return to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream or milk, simmer for another 5-10 minutes until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg