Creamy Chicken Soup
A comforting creamy chicken soup filled with tender chicken, vegetables, and rich flavors, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Chicken (boneless, skinless thighs or breasts, chopped)
- 1 cup Carrots (chopped)
- 1 cup Celery (chopped)
- 2 cups Potatoes (Yukon Gold or russet, diced)
- 1 Onion (yellow or white, chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep your veggies: Chop carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onions and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Include minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in chopped carrots, celery, and potatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pot and sauté until just cooked.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and warm through for 5 minutes.
- Serve in bowls and garnish with parsley or chives.
Notes
Feel free to customize with herbs, spices, or leftover vegetables. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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