Description
Indulge in a warm, velvety bowl of homemade cream of chicken soup, perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family gatherings. Easy to make and utterly satisfying!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 carrots (diced small)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Olive oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Chicken: Dice the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the diced chicken to the pot. Season with salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, approximately 6 minutes.
- Add Broth: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil while scraping any bits from the bottom of the pot. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in Cream: Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously. Allow to simmer gently for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Serve Up Your Soup: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve with crusty bread or crackers on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute leftover rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation. Add vegetables like peas or mushrooms for extra nutrition. Adjust seasoning to your taste throughout the cooking process.