Description

A creamy, comforting chicken soup with garlic and Parmesan that’s quick and easy to make, perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast or thighs (about 300g / 10.5 oz)
6 large garlic cloves, minced
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (100g / 3.5 oz)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (960ml / 4 cups)
1 cup heavy cream (240ml / 1 cup)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter (45g / 3 tablespoons)
1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 200g / 7 oz)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional: 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Optional: 2 cups baby spinach

Instructions

Dice the onion, mince the garlic, grate the Parmesan, and shred the cooked chicken.
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent and sweet, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning, stirring constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Let cook for about 5 minutes to meld flavors and reduce slightly.
Lower heat to medium-low and slowly stir in the heavy cream. Add shredded chicken and warm through for 3-4 minutes without boiling.
Remove pot from heat and gradually stir in the freshly grated Parmesan until melted and soup thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
If using, stir in baby spinach and let wilt for 1 minute. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top.
Ladle soup into bowls and serve immediately with crusty bread or your favorite side.

Notes

Do not rush sautéing onions to bring out sweetness. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Add cream slowly over low heat to prevent separation. Grate Parmesan fresh to avoid grainy texture. If soup is too thick, add broth or water; if too thin, simmer uncovered to reduce. Leftovers taste better after a day and reheat gently with added broth or cream.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
Calories: 350
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 450
Fat: 22
Saturated Fat: 13
Carbohydrates: 8
Fiber: 1
Protein: 25

Keywords: garlic chicken soup, Parmesan soup, creamy chicken soup, comfort food, easy soup recipe, quick chicken soup