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This creamy chicken soup recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish, perfect for a cold day. It's packed with tender chicken, vegetables, and a rich, creamy broth.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 _ chicken breast
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 2 _ carrots diced
- 2 _ celery stalks diced
- 1 _ onion chopped
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup butter
- _ salt to taste
- _ black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Cook the chicken: Boil or bake chicken breasts until cooked through, then shred them into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat, then add chopped onion, diced carrots, and celery, cooking until softened.
- Thicken the soup: Stir in flour and cook for about 1-2 minutes to form a roux, then slowly whisk in chicken broth to prevent lumps.
- Simmer and add cream: Bring the soup to a simmer, allowing it to thicken slightly, then reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream and shredded chicken.
- Season and serve: Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste, and continue to simmer gently until heated through before serving.
Notes
For an extra touch, garnish with fresh parsley or croutons before serving.