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    Home » Chicken Soups

    Creamy chicken and vegetable soup

    Posted: Feb 9, 2020 · Updated: Mar 10, 2020 by Tonje

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    This creamy chicken and vegetable soup is UNBELIEVABLY delicious, and really easy to make. The creamy liquid is absolutely divine, and along with lean chicken breast and a variety of vegetables, this is a filling and healthy dinner recipe.

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    • Ingredients
    • How to make creamy chicken and vegetable soup
    • Tips and substitutions
    • Storing and reheating leftovers
    • Frequently asked questions
    • More tasty chicken soups
    • Recipe

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    Ingredients

    Here is everything you need to make this amazing chicken soup:

    • Potatoes, carrots, peas and celery - You can substitute these for other vegetables if you like, but I think this combination is fantastic with chicken.
    • Onion and garlic - Adds so, so much flavour!
    • Chicken breast fillets - Lean chicken is the main protein in this dish. Omit it for a vegetarian version!
    • Chicken stock - or water and stock cubes.
    • Double cream - Makes the soup super creamy. Can alternatively be replaced with creme fraiche!

    creamy chicken and vegetable soup in gray bowls on a gray table cloth.

    How to make creamy chicken and vegetable soup

    Prepare the chicken and vegetables. Carefully use separate equipment for raw meat and vegetables to avoid cross contamination! Dice chicken, celery, carrots and peeled potatoes, and finely chop the onion and garlic. I like to leave my vegetables in small, bite sized pieces.

    Heat the oil in a large pot, then add the diced chicken. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and leave the chicken to cook while stirring occasionally until it's completely white in colour on the outside. Then, remove it from the heat and set aside. Add finely chopped garlic and onion to the pot, along with more oil if needed. Saute until the onion is soft and translucent, typically 3-5 minutes.

    Then, add diced carrots, potatoes and celery along with water and the stock cubes. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce it to a simmer. Allow the vegetables to boil until they are tender enough to push a fork through with little resistance. This takes 15-20 minutes, depending on the size of the chunks.

    Add peas (if using tinned, drain off the water), double cream (US: heavy cream) and the cooked chicken to the soup and remove it from the heat. Leave it to sit for a few minutes to allow the new ingredients to heat through. Prevent the cream to start boiling, as this might cause it to split.

    Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve the soup hot with some crusty bread on the side.

    Tips and substitutions

    My top tips to get this recipe right:

    • Feel free to substitute any vegetables to suit your preferences. Try using sweetcorn, sweet potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, courgette or green beans.
    • Only stir in the double cream / heavy cream towards the end of the cooking time, and keep it from boiling. This will prevent it from splitting.
    • You can use leftover shredded chicken in place of the chicken breasts. Simply add it towards the end of the cooking time to make sure the chicken is warm throughout before serving.
    • Serve the soup as is, or with some lovely crusty bread.

    Storing and reheating leftovers

    Leftover creamy chicken and vegetable soup can be stored in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat it on low temperature in the microwave or on the stovetop. Use low heat to prevent the cream from boiling, as this can cause the cream to split.

    This soup is unfortnately not suitable for freezing, as thawing frozen cream will also make it split. If you would like to make this soup ahead for freezer meals, please omit the cream. The cream can then be added to the chicken and vegetable soup as you are reheating it before serving.

    chicken and vegetable soup in gray bowls with spoons.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can this be made without cream? - Absolutely! Make it following instructions but omit the cream for a broth based, dairy free and lighter alternative. You can also substitute creme fraiche for the cream.

    Can creamy chicken and vegetable soup be made vegetarian? - Yes! just leave out the chicken for a tasty vegetarian vegetable soup.

    More tasty chicken soups

    • Chicken and rice soup
    • Thai chicken noodle soup
    • Slow cooker chicken taco soup

    Recipe

    creamy chicken soup.

    Creamy chicken and vegetable soup

    This creamy chicken and vegetable soup is UNBELIEVABLY delicious, and really easy to make. The creamy liquid is absolutely divine, and along with lean chicken breast and a variety of vegetables, this is a filling and healthy dinner recipe.
    5 from 5 votes
    Created by: Tonje
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Dinner, lunch, Main Course, Soup
    Cuisine British
    Servings 4
    Calories 339 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 chicken breast fillets
    • 1 small onion
    • 3 garlic cloves
    • 3 celery sticks
    • 200 g carrots
    • 450 g potatoes
    • 100 g peas
    • 500 ml water
    • 2 stock cubes
    • 150 ml double cream (US: heavy cream)

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare the chicken and vegetables. Carefully use separate equipment for raw meat and vegetables to avoid cross contamination! Dice chicken, celery, carrots and peeled potatoes, and finely chop the onion and garlic. I like to leave my vegetables in small, bite sized pieces.
    • Heat the oil in a large pot, then add the diced chicken. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and leave the chicken to cook while stirring occasionally until it's completely white in colour on the outside. Then, remove it from the heat and set aside.
    • Add finely chopped garlic and onion to the empty pot, along with more oil if needed. Saute until the onion is soft and translucent, typically 3-5 minutes.
    • Then, add diced carrots, potatoes and celery along with water and the stock cubes. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce it to a simmer. Allow the vegetables to boil until they are tender enough to push a fork through with little resistance. This takes 15-20 minutes, depending on the size of the chunks.
    • Add peas (if using tinned, drain off the water), double cream (US: heavy cream) and the cooked chicken to the soup and remove it from the heat. Leave it to sit for a few minutes to allow the new ingredients to heat through. Prevent the cream to start boiling, as this might cause it to split. 
    • Serve the soup hot along with your favourite side dishes.

    Notes

    Can this be made without cream? – Absolutely! Make it following instructions but omit the cream for a broth based, dairy free and lighter alternative. You can also substitute creme fraiche for the cream.
    Can the soup be made vegetarian? – Yes! just leave out the chicken for a tasty vegetarian vegetable soup.

    Leftovers

    Leftover creamy chicken and vegetable soup can be stored in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat it on low temperature in the microwave or on the stovetop. Use low heat to prevent the cream from boiling, as this can cause the cream to split.
    This soup is unfortnately not suitable for freezing, as thawing frozen cream will also make it split. If you would like to make this soup ahead for freezer meals, please omit the cream. The cream can then be added to the chicken and vegetable soup as you are reheating it before serving.

    Top tips and substitutions

    • Feel free to substitute any vegetables to suit your preferences. Try using sweetcorn, sweet potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, courgette or green beans.
    • Only stir in the double cream / heavy cream towards the end of the cooking time, and keep it from boiling. This will prevent it from splitting.
    • You can use leftover shredded chicken in place of the chicken breasts. Simply add it towards the end of the cooking time to make sure the chicken is warm throughout before serving.
    • Serve the soup as is, or with some lovely crusty bread.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 18gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 612mgPotassium: 981mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 9126IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword chicken soup, creamy soup, egg free, gluten free, roasted vegetables, soy free
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    Comments

    1. Dannii

      February 25, 2020 at 11:31 am

      5 stars
      You can't beat chicken soup for a pick me up. So comforting!

      Reply
      • Tonje

        February 25, 2020 at 11:31 am

        Agree, Dannii 🙂

        Reply
    2. Helen of Fuss Free Flavours

      February 25, 2020 at 12:07 pm

      5 stars
      This is a delicious sounding recipe, and simply perfect for a comforting winter meal. I love soups at this time of year, so easy to make and warming.

      Reply
      • Tonje

        February 25, 2020 at 12:10 pm

        I could eat soups forever. Thank you for your comment, let me know how you like it!

        Reply
    3. kim

      February 25, 2020 at 1:00 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe! It was so easy and tasty! Will definitely be making again and again!

      Reply
      • Tonje

        February 25, 2020 at 2:05 pm

        Thanks Kim, I'm happy you like it!

        Reply
    4. Jen

      February 25, 2020 at 1:59 pm

      5 stars
      I love how easily adaptable this soup is to whatever else I might have on hand. Such a comforting meal especially on a colder day.

      Reply
      • Tonje

        February 25, 2020 at 2:06 pm

        I'm glad you enjoyed it, Jen 🙂

        Reply

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