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Creamy Chicken Soup: A Comforting Bowl of Homemade Goodness


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, cook the onion, carrots, celery, and mushrooms for 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir for 1 minute.
  6. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth, then add the thyme, parsley, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  7. Return the chicken to the pot and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  8. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the milk and Greek yogurt until creamy. Do not boil.
  9. Fold in the baby spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with whole-grain bread or crackers if desired.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Servings: 6
  • Calories: 245
  • Net Carbs: 10g
  • Fats: 9g
  • Protein: 29g