Description
A comforting bowl of creamy chicken pasta soup, perfect for chilly evenings and busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup pasta of choice (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion, carrots, and celery until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Fold in the cooked chicken and heavy cream, mixing well.
- Season with dried thyme, salt, and pepper; let it simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Serve with a warm baguette or fresh salad. For extra flavor, add grated Parmesan cheese on top or a squeeze of lemon before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American