Low Fat Creamy Chicken Soup
Warm up with a bowl of Low Fat Creamy Chicken Soup, a perfect comfort food that delivers rich, velvety flavor without the guilt. This hearty yet wholesome recipe features tender shredded chicken breast, a medley of sautéed vegetables, and the subtle aroma of thyme and bay leaf. Thickened with a light cornstarch slurry and enriched with low-fat milk, this soup achieves its creamy texture while staying low in fat. Ready in just under 45 minutes, this healthy chicken soup is easy to prepare and ideal for meal prepping or weeknight dinners. Serve it with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, and savor its satisfying warmth in every spoonful. Perfect for those seeking a nutritious, dairy-light take on traditional creamy chicken soup!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Cooked chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, chopped
- 2 medium Carrot, diced
- 2 medium Celery stalks, diced
- 3 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups Low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups Low fat milk
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 unit Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the low sodium chicken broth, shredded cooked chicken breast, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes to develop the flavors.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until fully dissolved to make a slurry.
Pour the slurry into the soup while stirring constantly to thicken it slightly.
Slowly stir in the low fat milk and let the soup continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.
Remove the bay leaf and discard.
Adjust the seasoning if needed.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1438 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.9 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 422 mg | 141% | |
| Sodium | 6417 mg | 279% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.7 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.1 g | ||
| Protein | 193.5 g | 387% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.2 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 887 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2780 mg | 59% | |
*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.
