Creamy Crack Chicken Soup Recipe
This creamy soup combines tender shredded chicken with vegetables and herbs for a comforting dish. Perfect for chilly days, it's rich and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1 cup carrots diced
- 1 cup celery diced
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery; cook for another 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in shredded chicken, dried thyme, and oregano; let simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Lower heat and gradually stir in heavy cream, heating through without boiling.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then add frozen peas and warm for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.