Creamy Chicken Soup
A comforting creamy chicken soup that feels like a warm hug on a chilly evening.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 cup frozen peas or spinach
Instructions
- Prep your veggies: Finely chop carrots, celery, and onion.
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil and cook vegetables with salt until softened.
- Add the chicken: Dice and cook until no longer pink.
- Pour in the broth: Scrape any bits and bring to a simmer with herbs.
- Stir in the cream: Reduce heat and let simmer to meld flavors.
- Taste and season: Adjust seasoning as desired.
- Finish with greens: Add optional veggies and cook until heated through.
Notes
Serve in rustic bowls with herbs on top and crusty bread on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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