Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of this creamy chicken soup, perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a cozy pick-me-up. With tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a velvety broth, it’s a delightful hug in a bowl that brings friends and family together. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, this soup will quickly become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium onions, diced
- 2 cups carrots, chopped
- 2 cups celery, chopped
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Chop garlic, onions, carrots, and celery into small pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until fragrant (3-4 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts, carrots, and celery; stir to coat with aromatics.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer while scraping any browned bits from the pot.
- Simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove chicken; shred it and return it to the pot. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 85mg