Description
A rich and creamy chicken soup perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or cold evenings, ideal for keto diets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant and soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add chicken and broth: Stir in the shredded chicken along with the chicken broth and dried thyme. Bring this mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate creaminess: Add the softened cream cheese and heavy cream. Stir until everything is fully combined and glossy.
- Season to taste: Adjust the flavors by adding salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Simmer and serve: Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 10 minutes, letting all those flavors meld together beautifully.
- Garnish and enjoy: Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of chopped parsley for a pop of color.
Notes
This soup is freezer-friendly and can be stored for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg