Dairy-Free Creamy Chicken Soup
Indulge in the comforting flavors of **Dairy-Free Creamy Chicken Soup**, a wholesome and hearty dish that's perfect for chilly days or cozy nights at home. This recipe swaps traditional cream with rich and velvety **coconut milk**, delivering a luscious texture without any dairy. Packed with tender **cubed chicken**, perfectly cooked **carrots and celery**, and aromatic **herbs like thyme and parsley**, this soup is brimming with nourishing ingredients. Simmered with fragrant garlic and onion, every spoonful bursts with warmth and flavor. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-make soup is gluten-free, dairy-free, and ideal for health-conscious eaters or anyone craving a light yet satisfying meal. Serve it as a main course or alongside your favorite crusty bread for a truly soul-soothing experience. **Perfect for meal prep**, this recipe is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, sliced
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the sliced carrots and celery to the pot, and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Increase the heat to medium-high, add the cubed chicken to the pot, and cook until the chicken is browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
Pour in the chicken broth and coconut milk, stirring to combine.
Add the bay leaf, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2175 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.8 g | 182% | |
| Saturated Fat | 94.7 g | 474% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 5217 mg | 227% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.6 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.0 g | ||
| Protein | 168.0 g | 336% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 362 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 22.1 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 4278 mg | 91% | |
*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.
