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A cozy, creamy homemade cream of chicken soup made with simple ingredients including chicken, vegetables, broth, and cream, prepared in about 45 minutes.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 4-6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
  • 1 cup carrots (diced)
  • 1 cup celery (diced)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter option)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for thickening)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh, if available)

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onions, diced carrots, and diced celery; sauté about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and dried thyme; cook about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir to coat; cook 2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
  5. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, stirring to prevent lumps; bring to a gentle simmer until slightly thickened.
  6. Stir in cooked chicken and heavy cream; simmer about 10 minutes to meld flavors and thicken.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste; adjust seasoning as needed and serve.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation., Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter soup., For dairy-free, replace cream with coconut milk., Swap all-purpose flour with cornstarch to make gluten-free., Soup keeps for up to 3 days refrigerated and can be frozen for up to 3 months., Reheat gently over low heat stirring occasionally; add broth if too thick., Add extra vegetables like spinach, kale, peas, or corn for nutrition and flavor., Avoid adding cream too early to prevent curdling., Cook the roux long enough to avoid raw flour taste.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: Approximately 300-350 kcal per serving (varies with cream substitute)
  • Fat: 18 grams per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 15 grams per serving
  • Protein: 20 grams per serving