Description
This homemade cream of chicken soup is a comforting and creamy classic that is perfect for a cozy meal. Made with simple ingredients and bursting with flavor, this soup is sure to warm you up on chilly days.
Ingredients
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For the soup:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
- Add aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Create roux: Sprinkle in the flour and whisk constantly to create a roux.
- Add liquids: Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking. Add milk and heavy cream, stirring well.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook until slightly thickened.
- Season and finish: Add shredded chicken, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Simmer until heated through. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use homemade chicken stock.
- You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
