Description
- Creamy Chicken Vegetable Soup is a heartwarming dish designed to comfort and satisfy with every spoonful. This soup features tender chunks of chicken, a medley of fresh vegetables, and a rich, creamy broth, making it a perfect meal for any season. Each ingredient is chosen to bring out the full flavors of home cooking, blending traditional tastes with a touch of elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until the onions are translucent.
- Add the carrots and celery and cook for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let simmer for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the cooked chicken, peas, and thyme. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes, making sure not to let the soup boil after adding the cream.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: creamy soup, chicken soup, vegetable soup, comfort food, easy recipe