Creamy Basil Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Basil Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 whole Carrot, Peeled And Shredded; 12 loaves Basil, Chopped, Or 2 Tablespoons Dried; 1/4 cups Diced Onion; 32 ounces, fluid Chicken Broth; 4 pieces Chicken Breasts, Trimmed Of Fat; 8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Melted; 1 pint Heavy Cream Or Half-and-Half; 2 cups Cooked Noodles Or Rice; 1 container Fresh Grated Parmesan, To Garnish

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 whole Carrot, Peeled And Shredded
12 loaves Basil, Chopped, Or 2 Tablespoons Dried
1/4 cups Diced Onion
32 ounces, fluid Chicken Broth
4 pieces Chicken Breasts, Trimmed Of Fat
8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Melted
1 pint Heavy Cream Or Half-and-Half
2 cups Cooked Noodles Or Rice
1 container Fresh Grated Parmesan, To Garnish

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1. In a skillet, stir fry carrots, basil, and onions in extra virgin olive oil until onions are faintly brown and aromatic.
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2. In a soup pot or crock pot, add veggies, chicken broth and chicken.
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3. On the stovetop, bring soup to a full boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, until chicken is cooked.
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4. Or, in a crock pot, cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
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5. Just before serving, melt cream cheese in the microwave or on the stovetop until melted all the way through, and mix well into the broth with cream or half-and-half.
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6. Serve soup over 1/2 cup cooked rice or noodles in the bottom of the bowl.
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7. Garnish with fresh Parmesan and serve with extra bread on the side for dipping!

1488

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

140

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 whole Carrot, Peeled And Shredded, 12 loaves Basil, Chopped, Or 2 Tablespoons Dried, 1/4 cups Diced Onion, and more.

Yes, Creamy Basil Chicken Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Basil Chicken Soup

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