Cream Of Chicken Soup
Velvety, rich, and irresistibly comforting, this Cream of Chicken Soup wraps tender chicken and soft vegetables in a silky, herb-scented broth for a cozy bowl that feels like home.
- Author: Ava
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 bowls 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Place a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Melt butter, then add onion, celery, and carrot. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in flour and stir for 2 minutes to form a smooth roux.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth, stirring constantly until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Add shredded chicken, reduce heat, and let the soup simmer gently for 20 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, salt, pepper, and parsley, then simmer on low for 5 minutes.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with extra herbs if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Note: Do not boil after adding cream to prevent curdling.
- Roast the chicken beforehand for deeper flavor.
- Add a splash of lemon juice at the end to balance richness.
- Thin with extra broth if needed when reheating.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Add the cream after thawing for best texture if freezing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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