Nani's Comforting Creamy Chicken Soup

Name: Nani's Comforting Creamy Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 onion, diced; 2 carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 3 tablespoons all purpose flour; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Salt and black pepper to taste

A rich and heartwarming chicken soup that feels like a warm hug in a bowl.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· September 6, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

25 minutes

Total

40 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like a bowl of creamy chicken soup to chase away the chill on a cold day. This recipe is one of my absolute favorites because it is packed with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a velvety broth that the whole family will love.

My secret to getting that perfect texture is to whisk the flour into the butter before adding the broth. It keeps the soup smooth and prevents any lumps from forming while it simmers to perfection.

🧺 Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until the vegetables soften.
3
Stir in the flour and cook for one minute to remove the raw flour taste.
4
Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking constantly to keep the mixture smooth.
5
Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes until it thickens.
6
Add the shredded chicken and heavy cream to the pot.
7
Stir in the thyme, salt, and pepper, then heat until warmed through before serving.

💡 Tips

This soup tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had time to meld together. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can serve this with a side of crusty bread or crackers to soak up the creamy broth.

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