35-Minute Creamy Cheddar Chicken Soup Bowl That Heals
A comforting bowl of creamy soup featuring cheddar cheese, chicken, and vegetables, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
- Add the diced onion, minced garlic, carrots, and sliced celery to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add in the shredded chicken, thyme, and black pepper and cook together for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and grated cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Taste your soup and season with salt if needed, then serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Pairs well with crusty bread or a light side salad. For added texture, consider topping with crispy bacon or croutons.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg