Ingredients
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 3 medium carrots, sliced
– 2 celery stalks, sliced
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 4 cups chicken broth
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 cup frozen peas
– ½ teaspoon dried thyme
– ½ teaspoon paprika
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Creating a mouthwatering Creamy Chicken Soup is simple when you follow these steps:
1. Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until golden.
2. Add Carrots and Celery: Stir in the sliced carrots and celery, allowing them to soften for about 5 minutes.
3. Cook Chicken: Place the boneless chicken breasts into the pot, seasoning with salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika.
4. Pour Broth: Add the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, covering the pot, and cook for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
5. Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken back to the pot.
6. Incorporate Cream: Gradually stir in the heavy cream and bring back to a gentle simmer.
7. Add Peas: Finally, add the frozen peas and let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
8. Taste and Adjust: Taste the soup and adjust seasonings as desired.
9. Garnish: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
These simple steps will guide you to a fabulous creamy soup that won’t disappoint!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Protein: 30g