Description
Warm, rich, and delightfully creamy, this Garlic Parmesan Chicken Soup is a bowl of comfort that’s both soul-soothing and flavor-packed. Perfect as a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend lunch, it’s filled with shredded chicken, fresh garlic, and melty parmesan cheese in a velvety broth. Whether you’re after easy dinner ideas, a hearty lunch, or just craving something warm, this easy recipe fits the bill. Serve with crusty bread and enjoy a comforting meal that brings together everything you love about food ideas that feel like home.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped yellow onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 cup chopped carrots
1 tablespoon flour
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 cup cooked orzo or small pasta (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
2. Add onions, garlic, celery, and carrots. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir to form a light roux.
4. Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
5. Add shredded chicken and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese.
7. If using pasta, add now and cook until tender.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Garnish with chopped parsley and more parmesan if desired.
10. Serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine before simmering the chicken.
Use fresh parmesan and real cream for best texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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