Description
A rich and comforting French-inspired chicken soup made creamy and flavorful with the addition of Boursin cheese, tender shredded chicken, aromatic vegetables, and herbs. This soup is perfect for cozy meals, offering a smooth texture and delicious depth of flavor.
Ingredients
Soup Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 package Boursin cheese (5 oz)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables become softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Add Chicken: Stir in the shredded cooked chicken and let it cook together with the broth and vegetables for 5 minutes so flavors meld.
- Melt Boursin Cheese: Gradually stir in the Boursin cheese until it fully melts into the soup, creating a rich and creamy base.
- Add Cream and Season: Pour in the heavy cream and mix thoroughly to combine. Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Avoid boiling after the cream is added to maintain the smooth texture.
- Serve Warm: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve immediately while warm and comforting.
Notes
- For added nutrition and color, stir in fresh spinach or kale leaves just before serving.
- Using rotisserie chicken can save preparation time and add flavor.
- Do not boil the soup after adding cream to prevent curdling and preserve the creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
