Best 7 Best Creamy Chicken Soup Recipes

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In a world where comfort food reigns supreme, there's nothing quite like a warm, velvety bowl of creamy chicken soup to soothe the soul. Whether you're battling a cold, craving a cozy meal on a rainy day, or simply seeking a dish that brings back childhood memories, this classic soup has the power to transport you to a place of pure culinary bliss. With its rich, creamy broth, tender pieces of chicken, and an array of flavorful vegetables, creamy chicken soup is a true culinary masterpiece that deserves a place of honor in every kitchen. So, are you ready to embark on a culinary journey to discover the best creamy chicken soup recipe? Let's dive in and explore the secrets of this beloved dish, ensuring that your next bowl of soup is nothing short of extraordinary.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 medium Spanish onion, chopped
2 stalks celery (with leaves), chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour
7 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
3 sprigs parsley
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
2 3/4 cups cooked, diced chicken
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 1/2 teaspoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrots and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 12 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, for 2 minutes more.
  • Pour in the broth and bring to a boil while whisking constantly. Tie the parsley sprigs, thyme, and bay leaf together with a piece of kitchen twine and add to the soup. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the chicken and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat.
  • Whisk the heavy cream, sherry, and salt into the soup and season with pepper to taste. Remove and discard the herb bundle. Divide among soup bowls, sprinkle the top of each soup with the chopped parsley and serve immediately.

CREAMY CHICKEN SOUP



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Make and share this Creamy Chicken Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon margarine
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1 quart chicken stock, I recommend Basic Chicken Stock
2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup long-grain white rice
2 tablespoons parsley, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a 5-6 quart Dutch oven over moderate heat, melt the butter in oil. Add the chicken and lightly brown, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the stock, carrots, celery, onion, rice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cover, bring to a simmer over low heat, then cook until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Blend cornstarch into the half n half with a whisk. Add nutmeg, and whisk again. Stir slowly into the simmering soup. cook, stirring, until the soup returns to a simmer and thickens, about a minute more.

CREAMY CHICKEN SOUP



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Provided by Mel

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups peeled diced carrots (about 3-4 medium carrots)
3/4 cup diced celery (about 3 stalks)
1/2 cup diced onion (about 1 small onion)
4 cups chicken broth (I use low sodium)
2 cubes chicken bouillon or 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon paste or granules (optional (see note))
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons herbs de provence (see note)
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 2-3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
3 1/2 cups milk or half-and-half or a combo (see note)
3-4 cups cooked chopped chicken
Shredded parmesan, asiago or gruyere cheese, for topping (optional)
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • For the soup, in a 4-quart or larger saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery and onion. Pour in the broth and add the chicken bouillon, bay leaves, parsley, herbs de provence, turmeric, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, uncovered or partially covered, for 12-15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  • For the roux, while the soup simmers, in a small saucepan, add the olive oil and butter and cook on medium heat until the butter is melted. Add the flour and whisk to combine until a smooth paste forms. Remove from the heat.
  • Add the milk (and/or half-and-half) to the soup and heat through. Add the roux to the soup and cook, stirring or whisking constantly, over medium heat until the soup thickens and gently simmers, 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in the chicken, season to taste with salt and pepper (this is important for flavor!) and heat through.
  • Remove the bay leaves and serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan, asiago or gruyere on top.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 206 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 574 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g

CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP FROM SCRATCH



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I stopped using canned foods, so this is my alternative. This makes about 2 cans worth, and is perfect for casseroles!

Provided by BabyDollPie

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups chicken stock, divided
1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
½ cup milk
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
⅛ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 pinch ground allspice
1 pinch ground paprika
1 cup milk
¾ cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Place 1 tablespoon of chicken stock in a saucepan over medium-low heat, and cook and stir the onion and garlic in the broth until they are softened, about 3 minutes. Pour in the rest of the broth and 1/2 cup of milk, and whisk in the salt, black pepper, parsley, lemon pepper seasoning, allspice, and paprika. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and allow to simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Whisk together the remaining milk and the flour until smooth, and whisk the milk mixture into the hot stock mixture. Keep whisking continuously to avoid lumps until the soup comes almost to a boil and thickens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 7.3 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 198.3 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

CREAMY CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP



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It's easy to entice kids of all ages to eat their veggies when they appear in a creamy chicken soup created in our Test Kitchen. Brie cheese adds a delightfully mild flavor.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese, rind removed and chopped

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute the onion, celery and carrot in butter until crisp-tender. Add garlic; saute for 1 minute more. Stir in the broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. , Combine flour and cream until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken, spinach and cheese. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 1324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

CREAMY CHICKEN SOUP



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There's something restorative and satisfying about a homemade chicken soup

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Lunch, Soup

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1kg pack free-range chicken thigh, skin removed
300ml dry white wine
2 large onions, cut into large wedges
4 celery sticks, quartered
3 leeks, quartered
2 sprigs thyme, plus extra leaves for sprinkling
2 bay leaves
½ tsp ground white pepper (optional)
40g plain flour
300ml pot double cream

Steps:

  • Put the chicken thighs in a very large, heavy-based pan and fry for a few mins, turning frequently to lightly colour them. Providing the heat is low, there is no need to add any oil. Pour in the wine, turn up the heat and boil rapidly to evaporate the alcohol. Pile in the veg and herbs, add 1 tsp salt and the white pepper (or you can use black pepper). Pour in 2 litres boiling water. Cover the pan and simmer for 45 mins until the chicken and veg are tender. Take out the bay leaves and thyme sprigs and cool for about 30 mins.
  • Remove chicken from the soup, then strip the meat from the bones. Put all but 140g of the chicken back into the pan. Blitz the soup with a hand blender or in batches in a food processor until very smooth, then return to the pan.
  • Blend the flour and cream together with a couple of ladles of the soup, then stir the creamy mixture into the rest of the soup and heat, stirring continuously until thickened. You can blitz again if it looks a little lumpy. Chop the remaining chicken and stir into the soup. Scatter with thyme leaves, to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

WORLD'S BEST EASY CREAMY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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My neighbor brought this soup over to us when some of the family was sick with a cold. After tasting it, I immediately called to thank her again for bringing us something so delicious and asked for the recipe. Everyone in the family loves it! I have passed it on to several others who also got rave reviews from their families. It is easy to make and so worth any effort you do put into making it! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Provided by Kat The Cookie Baker

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 12 oz, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 rotisserie-cooked chicken
12 ounces egg noodles
4 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
12 ounces evaporated milk
8 tablespoons butter
10 1/2 ounces cream of celery soup
14 1/2 ounces canned carrots (drained)
1 tablespoon Nature's Seasons

Steps:

  • Remove skin and shred chicken. Cook noodles as directed and drain. Set aside. Combine chicken broth, evaporated milk, butter, celery soup, carrots, and seasoning in large saucepan. Bring to boil then lower heat and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Add chicken and noodles to saucepan and heat through.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Organic, free-range chicken and fresh vegetables will make a big difference.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices. This recipe is a great starting point, but you can add whatever you like to make it your own.
  • If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can use a large pot instead. Just make sure it's big enough to hold all of the ingredients comfortably.
  • Be patient! This soup takes a little time to make, but it's worth it. The longer it simmers, the more flavorful it will be.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Creamy chicken soup is a classic comfort food that's perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. This recipe is easy to follow and makes a delicious, creamy soup that the whole family will love. So next time you're in the mood for a warm and comforting meal, give this creamy chicken soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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