Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy Chicken Alfredo Soup. A hearty and satisfying dish that’s perfect for chilly nights or when you’re craving a cozy bowl of soup.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Soup:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked small pasta (like ditalini or small shells)
Additional:
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil. Sauté diced onion until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Make Roux: Sprinkle in flour, whisking to form a light roux.
- Add Broth and Ingredients: Slowly whisk in chicken broth, then add chicken, cream, Parmesan, seasonings. Stir well.
- Cook Pasta: Add pasta, cook for 10-12 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Finish: Add spinach if using, adjust seasoning, and serve hot garnished with parsley.
Notes
- For a thinner soup, add extra broth.
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- You can swap in gluten-free pasta or whole milk for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
