Creamy Chicken Soup

Name: Creamy Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1- cup reduced-salt chicken stock; 4-6 carrots (peeled and cut into 1/8” slices); 2 celery stalks (cut into 1/8” slices); 1 medium yellow onion (diced); 1 garlic clove (minced); 3 cups reduced-salt chicken broth; ¼ cup dry or semi-dry white wine; a good drinking wine; 3½ cups milk (cream or half and half (or a mixture of cream and skim milk)); 2 tablespoons chicken base granules or chicken cubes; ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper; 1 tablespoon dried parsley or 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 3 dried bay leaves; 1½ teaspoon Herbs de Provence; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (optional); ½ teaspoon paprika (optional); ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 4-5 cups cooked chicken (cubed or shredded – rotisserie chicken works well, but do NOT use smoked chicken.); Garnish: Shredded Gruyere cheese; Chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

Creamy Chicken Soup. Tender chicken, aromatic vegetables and herbs, cream, a splash of wine topped with a touch of nutty Gruyere. The ultimate comfort food.

Updated at: Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:35:01 GMT