Description
Cream of Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any season. With its rich and creamy texture, this soup envelops you in warmth and satisfaction with every spoonful. Made with tender chicken and aromatic vegetables, it’s easy to prepare and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Whether enjoyed alone or paired with crusty bread, this delightful dish will elevate your dinner table and lift spirits on even the gloomiest of days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme), to taste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and finely dice onions, garlic, carrots, and celery.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add chicken and broth; bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Mix in carrots and celery; reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender.
- Gradually stir in heavy cream until well combined; season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg