Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this comforting Creamy Chicken Alfredo Soup. Packed with tender chicken, fettuccine pasta, and a velvety Parmesan-infused broth, this soup is a satisfying meal on its own.
Ingredients
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Soup:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
Additions:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta, broken into smaller pieces
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle in flour, cook for 2 minutes.
- Add Broth: Whisk in chicken broth until smooth, bring to a boil.
- Cook Pasta & Chicken: Add shredded chicken and pasta, simmer until pasta is tender.
- Finish Soup: Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer until creamy.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For extra richness, consider adding 1/4 cup cream cheese with the Parmesan.
- To lighten the soup, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Pair with garlic bread or a fresh side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
