Description
A rich and comforting French-inspired chicken soup that is made extra creamy and flavorful with Boursin cheese, tender shredded chicken, and aromatic herbs. This soup combines sautéed vegetables with creamy cheese and chicken broth, perfect for cozy meals on chilly days.
Ingredients
Chicken and Dairy
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 package Boursin cheese (5 oz)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
Liquids & Seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Sauté Vegetables: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery, cooking until the vegetables are softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Chicken Broth and Simmer: Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth, stirring well, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to blend the flavors and further soften the vegetables.
- Add Shredded Chicken: Stir in the 2 cups of shredded cooked chicken into the pot. Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat the chicken through and meld flavors.
- Melt Boursin Cheese into Soup: Gradually stir in the entire 5 oz package of Boursin cheese, mixing until it is fully melted into the broth, creating a creamy, flavorful base.
- Incorporate Heavy Cream: Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and mix thoroughly to combine. Be sure to keep the heat low and avoid boiling once the cream has been added to prevent curdling.
- Season to Taste: Add salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your preference, stirring well to distribute the seasoning evenly throughout the soup.
- Serve Warm: Ladle the creamy Boursin chicken soup into bowls immediately and serve warm for the best flavor and comfort.
Notes
- For added nutrition and color, incorporate fresh spinach or kale during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Using rotisserie chicken is a convenient shortcut that adds great flavor and saves time.
- Do not boil the soup after adding the heavy cream to prevent it from breaking or curdling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
