Description
A rich and creamy chicken soup made in a slow cooker, perfect for a comforting meal any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken (breast or thighs, boneless preferred)
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 2–3 cloves minced garlic
- Carrots and celery (as desired)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 cup heavy cream (for finishing)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Paprika or red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare chicken: Season with salt and pepper and leave it whole or cut into chunks.
- Blend cream cheese: Soften in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
- Combine ingredients in slow cooker: Layer chicken, onions, garlic, and vegetables.
- Add liquid: Pour in chicken broth and mix in cream cheese, thyme, and rosemary.
- Cook low and slow: Set slow cooker to low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Finish and serve: Stir in heavy cream 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish and enjoy: Top with fresh herbs or grated Parmesan.
Notes
For substitutions, consider using hearty mushrooms for a vegetarian option or coconut cream for a dairy-free alternative. Adjust seasoning to taste as you layer ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: soup, keto, chicken, slow cooker, creamy, comfort food