Description
Enjoy this rich and creamy chicken soup, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream and flour until smooth.
- Slowly pour cream mixture into the soup, stirring constantly.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, use more flour.
- Add other vegetables like potatoes or corn.
- Garnish with croutons or crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg