Description
Cream of Chicken Soup is a comforting dish that brings warmth and joy to any table. This creamy delight features tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs simmered to perfection in a rich broth. Ideal for chilly evenings or as a nourishing meal after a long day, this soup transforms simple ingredients into a heartwarming experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 medium sweet onion (chopped)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping all vegetables into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add diced carrots and celery along with the cubed chicken. Stir until the chicken begins to brown slightly.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot to enhance flavor.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Slowly stir in heavy cream until well combined.
- Add thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper; adjust seasoning if needed. Let simmer for about 20 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg