Description
Enjoy this delicious creamy chicken soup, featuring tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a rich, savory broth. It’s perfect for a quick dinner or a cozy night in, and you’ll love how easy it is to prepare. Get ready for a comforting homemade dish!
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (¼ stick)
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (¼ stick)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 6 carrots peeled and cut into ⅛-inch slices
- 2 ribs celery cut into ⅛-inch slices
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup dry or semi-dry white wine
- 3½ cups half-and-half
- 2 tbsp chicken bouillon granules
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
- 3 dried bay leaves
- 1½ tsp herbs de provence
- ½ tsp ground turmeric optional
- ½ tsp ground paprika optional
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 5 cups cooked chicken cubed or shredded, do not use smoked rotisserie chicken
- freshly shredded Gruyere cheese
- chopped fresh parsley dill also works
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the vegetable oil and unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Sprinkle flour over the melted butter and whisk until combined.
- Cook while whisking until the roux is a light golden brown.
- Gradually add 1 cup of chicken broth to the roux, whisking until smooth.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
Notes
For added flavor, use rotisserie chicken or grilled chicken instead of boiled chicken.
Feel free to adjust the vegetables based on what you have on hand.
Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
