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Creamy Chicken Soup

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A warm and comforting creamy chicken soup filled with tender chicken and colorful veggies, perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Ingredients: Chop up your onion, carrots, and celery.
  2. Sauté the Veggies: Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onions, carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Add chicken to the pot, seasoning with salt and pepper, searing for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  5. Pour in the Broth: Add chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Simmer Away: Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  7. Remove the Chicken: Shred or cube the chicken and set aside.
  8. Add the Cream: Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream.
  9. Finish and Serve: Add shredded chicken back, adjust seasoning, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half. You can also add fresh herbs for extra flavor.

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