Creamy Chicken Caesar Soup
Indulge in a cozy bowl of Creamy Chicken Caesar Soup, a genius twist on the classic Caesar salad that's comfort food at its finest. This velvety soup is packed with tender shredded chicken, a rich Parmesan and heavy cream broth, and a zesty kick of Caesar dressing for that signature flavor. Crisp romaine lettuce is stirred in just before serving, adding a fresh crunch, while golden croutons and a sprinkle of parsley complete the dish with irresistible texture and color. Ready in just 40 minutes, this hearty yet sophisticated soup is the ultimate combination of salad and soup, perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re craving something truly unique.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups Chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 5 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup Caesar dressing
- 2 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup Croutons
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large soup pot, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the shredded cooked chicken and season with salt and black pepper.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow it to cook for 10 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Reduce the heat to low and slowly stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing. Mix well to combine.
Simmer the soup for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Just before serving, add the chopped romaine lettuce to the soup and stir gently to wilt the leaves slightly.
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with croutons and fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your creamy, Caesar salad-inspired soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2754 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 166.2 g | 213% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.9 g | 430% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 814 mg | 271% | |
| Sodium | 8963 mg | 390% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.0 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.1 g | ||
| Protein | 205.0 g | 410% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1239 mg | 95% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 3022 mg | 64% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
