Creamy Rooster Soup

This cozy hen soup is precisely what we wish throughout the chilly fall and winter months. The sauce is wealthy and velvety, made with actual cream and herbs. Full with chunks of white hen breast and veggies for a simple, creamy bowl of consolation meals!

Love this soup? Attempt our straightforward slow cooker version and pair with our Homemade Dinner Rolls.

Soup actually isn’t meant to come back from a can. We’ve all carried out it, and it was a staple rising up, however as of late, we’re all about that made-from-scratch life. We get how fast and straightforward it’s to simply pop open a can of soup and stick it on the stovetop, however belief us, the flavour doesn’t evaluate to selfmade soup.

Ingredient Notes

• Rooster Breasts: Boneless, skinless hen breasts are perfect for this recipe. If you happen to’re pressed for time, be happy to substitute with rotisserie hen or leftovers.
• Olive Oil: You need to use any impartial cooking oil like avocado or vegetable oil as properly.
• White Onion: White onions have a gentle, barely candy taste. You may simply substitute with a yellow onion.
• Garlic: Freshly minced garlic gives one of the best taste, however jarred minced garlic works in a pinch.
• Carrots: Child carrots work too, simply minimize them into smaller items for even cooking.
• Rooster Broth: Utilizing a low-sodium choice means that you can finest management the flavour—it’s an important chef tip.
• Heavy Cream: You may substitute with half-and-half, although the dish could also be much less creamy and thick.
• Cooking Wine: Substitute with hen broth or a non-alcoholic wine if desired.
• Recent Parsley: Stirring in freshly chopped parsley on the finish provides brightness and freshness to the soup. If utilizing dried parsley, substitute with 1 tablespoon.

Rooster Choices

Rotisserie Rooster: If you happen to’re in a rush, rotisserie hen is a unbelievable time-saver. Since rotisserie chickens are normally a loss chief for grocery shops, it’s a money-saver too! Merely shred about 1 1/2 to 2 cups of pre-cooked hen and stir it in throughout the previous couple of minutes of cooking.

Leftover Rooster: Received leftover hen from a earlier meal? Whether or not it’s grilled, baked, or roasted, you may simply shred it and add it to your soup. This can be a nice method to decrease waste and provides new life to leftovers.

Rooster Thighs: If you happen to favor darkish meat, boneless hen thighs are a tasty different to hen breasts. They add a richer taste to the soup and have a tendency to remain extra tender and juicy. Sear and cook dinner them simply as you’ll hen breasts.

Serving Recommendations

This gradual cooker creamy hen soup is scrumptious by itself, nevertheless it’s even higher with a aspect of crusty bread, rolls, or some crackers for dipping. It’s also possible to sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on prime, including extra depth of taste to the cream base.