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An overhead shot of a warm bowl of creamy garlic parmesan chicken soup, garnished with fresh parsley and a side of crusty bread.

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Soup: The Ultimate Comfort in a Bowl

This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Soup is incredibly rich, creamy, and packed with savory flavor. A restaurant-quality comfort food dish made with simple ingredients, it's the perfect easy and satisfying meal for any night of the week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1 medium Onion finely diced
  • 6 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth low-sodium
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot or Dutch Oven
  • 1 Whisk

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one more minute until fragrant.
  2. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and garlic, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
  3. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until smooth. Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  4. Add the chicken breasts to the simmering broth. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside to cool slightly before shredding with two forks.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and the grated Parmesan cheese until the cheese is fully melted and the soup is smooth. Do not let it boil.
  6. Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Let it warm through for a couple of minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Tip 1: For the best texture, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Pre-shredded cheese can make the soup grainy.
Tip 2: To save time, you can use 3 cups of pre-cooked rotisserie chicken instead of cooking chicken breasts in the soup.
Tip 3: If the soup is too thick for your liking, you can thin it out with a little extra chicken broth or milk.