Description
Creamy Protein Soup is a delightful and comforting dish, perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This rich, hearty soup combines tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and a luscious cream base, delivering warmth and satisfaction in every spoonful. The enticing aroma wafting from the pot will have everyone gathering around the table in anticipation. Enjoy this nutritious and versatile recipe that’s easy to prepare and customize to your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces; chop onion, garlic, carrots, and celery.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Add carrots and celery; cook for another 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in chicken pieces; cook until golden brown (approximately 5 minutes). Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Pour in vegetable broth; bring to a simmer.
- After about 15 minutes of simmering, lower heat and stir in heavy cream along with thyme and parsley. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg