Description
Homemade cream of chicken soup is the ultimate comfort dish, combining tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy broth that warms the heart and soul. This easy-to-prepare soup is perfect for chilly evenings or any time you crave a taste of nostalgia. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can create a bowl of this deliciousness in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onion and chopping the garlic and vegetables.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add oil or butter. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant (3-4 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts to the pot with salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook until no longer pink (5-7 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add carrots and celery; simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove chicken breasts, shred them, then return to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream until heated through. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg