Description
A rich and creamy slow cooker soup featuring tender chicken, cream cheese, and aromatic herbs, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Begin by chopping your vegetables and measuring out your ingredients.
- In a skillet, add a splash of olive oil and sauté garlic and onions until they become translucent.
- In the slow cooker, place the sautéed aromatics, chicken, vegetables, and broth. Stir in the cream cheese.
- Sprinkle in your favorite herbs and spices like salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Set your slow cooker to low and cook for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken and return it to the slow cooker. Stir well.
- For extra creaminess, stir in heavy cream before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh herbs, and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe is very versatile; you can substitute chicken with turkey or tofu, and use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: slow cooker, creamy soup, keto recipe, chicken soup, comfort food, easy recipe