Description
Hearty Pioneer Woman Cream of Chicken Soup delivers classic comfort straight from Ree Drummond’s kitchen. Rich, creamy ingredients blend seamlessly to create a soul-warming bowl that connects family and tradition with each delicious spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ¾ cups cooked, diced chicken
- 7 cups chicken broth (homemade or low-sodium canned)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
Vegetables:
- 1 medium Spanish onion, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery (with leaves), finely chopped
- 3 medium carrots, finely chopped
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 sprigs parsley
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 ½ teaspoons dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Initiate the foundation by melting butter in a spacious soup pot over medium heat. Introduce finely diced onion, celery, and carrots, allowing them to soften and become translucent through gentle stirring, approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
- Incorporate flour into the vegetable mixture, stirring continuously for 2 minutes to create a roux that will thicken the soup and eliminate any raw flour taste.
- Slowly stream chicken broth into the pot, whisking vigorously to prevent lumps and create a silky smooth base. Construct a delicate herb bundle using kitchen twine, binding parsley sprigs, thyme, and bay leaf together.
- Submerge the herb bundle into the liquid, bringing the mixture to a robust boil before reducing heat to a gentle simmer. Allow the soup to develop depth of flavor for 15 minutes, enabling herbs to infuse their aromatic essence.
- Introduce pre-cooked, tender chicken pieces into the simmering liquid, stirring to distribute evenly and ensuring the meat reaches a warm, appetizing temperature.
- Remove the pot from heat’s direct intensity. Gently whisk in heavy cream and dry sherry, creating a luxurious, velvety texture. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, tailoring the seasoning to personal preference.
- Extract and discard the herb bundle. Elegantly ladle the soup into serving bowls, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
Notes
- Simmer Slowly for Rich Flavor: Low and gentle heat allows herbs and vegetables to release their full taste, creating a deeply satisfying soup with complex layers of goodness.
- Watch Liquid Levels Carefully: Keep an eye on the broth during cooking to prevent burning and ensure the perfect consistency throughout the simmering process.
- Balance Seasonings Gently: Gradually adjust salt and pepper, tasting as you go to build a harmonious blend of flavors that complement each other perfectly.
- Chop Ingredients Uniformly: Consistent vegetable sizes guarantee even cooking and a beautiful texture in every single spoonful of the soup.
- Choose Fresh Ingredients Wisely: Select crisp vegetables and high-quality herbs to elevate the overall taste and nutritional value of your homemade creation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 497 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 797 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 109 mg