Description
Creamy, comforting, and reminiscent of family gatherings, this cream of chicken soup is the ultimate bowl of warmth. With tender chicken and a rich blend of aromatics simmered to perfection, it’s a dish that wraps you in a cozy embrace with every spoonful. Whether you’re facing a chilly day or entertaining friends, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress and satisfy cravings for comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until fragrant and translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add the boneless chicken thighs to the pot and cook until browned on both sides (6-7 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes.
- Remove the chicken, shred it into pieces, and return it to the pot. Stir in heavy cream until well combined.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper; sprinkle thyme before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg