Description
Indulge in a bowl of comforting creamy chicken soup that envelops you in warmth on chilly days. This rich, velvety dish combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs for a delightful experience. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s easily customizable with your favorite veggies. Serve it with crusty bread for a satisfying meal that evokes cherished family memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 breasts)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the onions, carrots, and celery into small pieces. Mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil and sauté the onions, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the cubed chicken breasts and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
- Pour in the chicken broth along with thyme and bay leaves. Bring to a gentle boil; then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the pot; shred into bite-sized pieces while keeping the broth mixture on low heat.
- Gradually stir in the cream until desired richness is achieved. Return shredded chicken to the pot and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg