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A bowl of creamy chicken soup with a spoon in it.

Creamy Chicken Soup

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 c. carrots diced
  • 1/2 c. celery diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 lb cooked chicken shredded or cubed
  • 6 c. chicken broth
  • 1/2 c. half and half or heavy cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 c. sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 c. small uncooked pasta
  • 2 c. fresh spinach or 6 oz frozen spinach
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat.
  • Add in the carrots, onion, and celery and saute for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and saute for an additional minute.
  • Add in the cooked chicken and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add in the chicken broth, half and half, and cream cheese. Stir until the cream cheese has melt and is incorporated into the soup.
  • Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add the pasta and the cheddar cheese. Stir until well combined. Simmer for at least 10 minutes or until the pasta is cooked.
  • Add the spinach, salt, and pepper. Taste the soup and adjust seasonings.
  • Spoon the soup into bowls and top with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Eat Well 101