Creamy Chicken Soup: A Hug in a Bowl
A warm and comforting creamy chicken soup, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless Chicken Breasts or Thighs
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 Carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks Celery, diced
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Thyme
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, heat about two tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Toss in the chopped onion and cook until it turns translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic, and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the veggies: Include the sliced carrots and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the chicken: Dice it into bite-sized pieces and toss it into the pot, stirring for a couple of minutes until it starts to brown slightly.
- Pour in the broth: Add the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits. Bring to a gentle simmer and cover the pot, cooking for about 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in the cream: Reduce heat to low, add the heavy cream, and stir slowly until incorporated.
- Season and serve: Sprinkle in salt, pepper, and thyme. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
Garnish with fresh herbs or croutons for added texture. Serve with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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