🍲 Creamy Chicken Vegetable Soup
Description:
A warm, comforting soup made with tender shredded chicken, soft vegetables, and a rich creamy broth. It’s hearty, smooth, and full of flavor—perfect for a cozy meal or light dinner.
📝 Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 carrots (sliced)
- 1 cup peas
- 1 celery stalk (chopped)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 1 tbsp flour (optional)
- Salt & black pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme or oregano
- Fresh parsley
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Heat butter in a pot and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add carrots and celery, cook for a few minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add shredded chicken and peas, simmer 10–15 minutes.
- Stir in milk or cream. Add flour slurry if you want it thicker.
- Season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Simmer 5 more minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
❓ Q/A
Q: Can I use leftover chicken?
A: Yes, it works perfectly in this recipe.
Q: How can I make it thicker?
A: Add a flour slurry or mash some potatoes into the soup.
Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Yes, but add cream after reheating for better texture.
Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
A: Use coconut milk or skip the cream.
Q: What can I serve with it?
A: Bread, toast, or crackers go well with it.