Heavenly Creamy Chicken Soup

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Heavenly Creamy Chicken Soup

 Description

This Heavenly Creamy Chicken Soup is rich, cheesy, cozy, and downright addictive. Tender chicken, melty cheese, herbs, and a silky broth come together into a spoon-hugging soup that tastes like pure comfort. One bowl turns into two… and stopping there is basically impossible.

 Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 1 small onion, finely diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 3 cups chicken broth

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack)

  • 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp paprika

  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning

  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

  • Optional: ½ cup broccoli florets or spinach

 Instructions

  1. In a pot over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onion until soft.

  2. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.

  4. Stir in shredded chicken and optional vegetables.

  5. Lower heat and add milk and cream.

  6. Slowly stir in cheese until fully melted and smooth.

  7. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.

  8. Simmer 5–10 minutes (do not boil).

  9. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.

 Notes

  • Keep heat low after adding cheese to prevent separation.

  • Soup thickens as it sits—add broth if reheating.

  • Tastes even better the next day.

 Tips

  • Use rotisserie chicken for extra flavor and convenience.

  • Add a splash of lemon juice to brighten the richness.

  • For extra indulgence, stir in cream cheese.

  • Serve with crusty bread or garlic toast (highly recommended).

 Servings

  • Serves 4–5

 Nutritional Info (Approx. per serving)

  • Calories: 380–450 kcal

  • Protein: 28–32 g

  • Fat: 28 g

  • Carbs: 8–12 g

(Depends on cheese and cream used)

 Why You’ll Love It

  • Ultra creamy & comforting

  • Family-friendly

  • Perfect for cold days or cozy nights

  • Great for leftovers

  • Seriously addictive flavor

 Q & A

Q: Can I make it ahead of time?
A: Yes! Store in the fridge up to 3 days.

Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Not ideal due to dairy, but it can work if reheated gently.

Q: Can I make it lighter?
A: Swap cream for half-and-half and reduce cheese slightly.

Q: Is this gluten-free?
A: Yes, as written.

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