Description
Creamy Everything Bagel Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, creamy broth, and the irresistible flavor of everything bagel seasoning. Packed with vegetables and cream cheese, it’s perfect for a cozy dinner or lunch.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Add Garlic: Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Simmer the Soup: Stir in the shredded chicken, chicken broth, everything bagel seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Incorporate the Cream: Add the cream cheese and stir until fully melted and incorporated. Pour in the heavy cream and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chives, if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Add more veggies like peas, zucchini, or spinach for extra nutrition and flavor.
Swap chicken for turkey or rotisserie chicken if preferred.
For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream and a dairy-free cream cheese alternative.
Spice it up with red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
This soup freezes well for up to 2 months, but the texture may change slightly when reheating.
If you want a thicker soup, add more cream cheese or reduce the broth slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
