Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups carrots, diced
- 2 cups celery stalks, diced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Chop all vegetables into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add diced carrots and celery; sauté until slightly softened.
- Incorporate diced chicken breasts, cooking until golden brown.
- Pour in chicken broth along with thyme and rosemary; bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice just before serving. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or grains. For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with beans or tofu and use vegetable broth. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat on medium heat.