Creamy Chicken Comfort Soup
A hearty and creamy soup combining tender chicken, vegetables, and a smooth cauliflower base for comfort in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Onion
- 1 medium Onion diced (about 1 cup)
Carrots
- 8 ounces Carrots peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
Garlic
- 6 cloves Garlic minced
Cauliflower
- 1 head Cauliflower cut into large florets (about 4-5 cups)
Chicken breasts
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Chicken broth
- 5 cups Reduced-sodium chicken broth
Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Peas
- 1 cup Peas fresh or frozen
Half and half
- 1 cup Half and half or 1/2 cup for a lighter option
Sea salt
- 2 teaspoons Sea salt to taste
Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté diced onions in olive oil until golden, then add carrots and garlic, cooking for 5 minutes.
- Add chicken, cauliflower, Italian seasoning, and broth. Simmer for 20 minutes, flipping chicken halfway.
- Transfer chicken to a bowl, shred into bite-sized pieces, and set aside.
- Blend cooked cauliflower and some broth until smooth. Return to pot with shredded chicken, peas, and half and half. Warm for 3-4 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then serve hot.
Notes
For a lighter version, reduce the half and half or use milk instead.