40-Minute Creamy Chicken Soup That Melts in Your Mouth
A rich and creamy chicken soup that’s perfect for comfort food lovers. Easy to make with simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup celery
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook chicken in broth until done, then remove and shred.
- In another pot, melt butter and sauté onion, carrots, and celery.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually add broth and cream, stirring until thickened.
- Add shredded chicken and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a keto version, replace flour with almond flour and use full-fat cream.
- For a low-calorie option, skip the heavy cream and use low-fat milk.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg