Creamy Shell Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Shell Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 6 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3 to 4 pieces; 1 cup onion, diced; 1/4 cup celery, chopped; 1/4 cup parsley, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 2 medium potatoes, diced; 4 green onions, chopped; 3 chicken bouillon cubes; 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt; 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 4 cups 2% low-fat milk; 2 cups medium pasta shells, cooked and drained; 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; ground nutmeg; chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

4 cups water
6 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3 to 4 pieces
1 cup onion, diced
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup parsley, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
2 medium potatoes, diced
4 green onions, chopped
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
4 cups 2% low-fat milk
2 cups medium pasta shells, cooked and drained
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
ground nutmeg
chopped fresh parsley

1
Simmer water, chicken, diced onions, celery, minced parsley, bay leaf, salt and pepper in Dutch oven until chicken is tender. Remove bay leaf; discard. Remove chicken; cool. Cut into small cubes; set aside.
2
Add potatoes, green onions, bouillon cubes, seasoned salt and poultry seasoning to broth. Simmer 15 minutes. Add milk, macaroni, and chicken; return to simmer.
3
Melt butter in skillet over med heat. Add flour, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to brown. Add to soup; blend well. Let soup simmer on very low heat 20 minutes to blend flavors. Season to taste. Garnish with nutmeg and chopped parsley.

1021

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups water, 6 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3 to 4 pieces, 1 cup onion, diced, 1/4 cup celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Creamy Shell 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 Shell Soup

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