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Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup

A rich and creamy soup made with tender chicken, vegetables, and a blend of spices, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Vegetables
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup onion diced
Soup Base
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for thickening
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Dice the carrots, celery, and onion on a cutting board.
  2. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
Cook the Vegetables
  1. Add the diced vegetables to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes until they are tender.
Make the Soup Base
  1. Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir to combine.
  2. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, ensuring there are no lumps.
  3. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add Chicken and Cream
  1. Stir in the cooked chicken, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and thyme.
  2. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes until heated through.
Serve
  1. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove before serving.

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