Cream of Chicken Soup (Printable)

Rich, velvety soup with tender chicken and vegetables, ready in under an hour.

# What You'll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 celery stalks, diced
04 - 2 medium carrots, diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

06 - 4 cups chicken broth
07 - 1 cup whole milk
08 - 1/2 cup heavy cream

→ Thickener

09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
10 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

→ Seasonings

11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
02 - Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
03 - Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to form a smooth roux and remove raw flour taste.
04 - Gradually whisk in chicken broth, ensuring no lumps form. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer.
05 - Add cooked chicken, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes until vegetables are completely tender.
06 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in milk and heavy cream. Heat gently for 5 minutes, ensuring soup does not boil to prevent curdling.
07 - Add fresh parsley and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms basic ingredients into something restaurant worthy in under an hour
  • The velvety texture feels like a warm blanket on a plate
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day, if they last that long
02 -
  • Never let your soup boil after adding the dairy or it might separate and turn grainy
  • A splatter of dry sherry added right before serving makes it taste like it came from a fancy restaurant
03 -
  • Make a double batch and freeze half before adding the cream for quick meals later
  • Use an immersion blender if you prefer a smoother texture, though I love the chunky vegetables

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