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Cream of Chicken Soup Recipe with Chives
This chicken soup recipe makes a delicious appetizer. It is simple to prepare, a great way to use leftover chicken and has a mouthwatering flavor. Cube the chicken or cut it into strips, however you like it best. This is one of our healthier chicken soup recipes because the half-and-half and the cottage cheese are used to add creaminess, rather than relying on a heavy cream. The nutmeg gives the soup a nice zing you do not ordinarily have in chicken soup.
This is a very light cream of chicken soup and if you are looking for a homemade chicken soup recipe which is satisfying but not too filling to make a good appetizer, this one is ideal. You can make it in about ten minutes, if you have all the ingredients to hand. Because it is so quick, it makes a great quick meal for busy weeknights or you can make it as a snack.
This soup can be served as a very elegant presentation or it can look more homestyle. If you want it to be the main part of the meal, serve it with a fresh green salad, some crusty bread or rolls. This is also a nice soup to serve with your favorite sandwich. It would pair well with a toasted cheese, ham, or chicken sandwich. As you can see from our photo, this soup can resemble an Asian soup. Serve it as a starter course for homemade Chinese dishes like fried rice, chow mein and sweet and sour pork.
Healthy Chicken Soup Recipe with Spices
Ingredients -
8 oz cooked chicken, cubed
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ⅓ cups cottage cheese
½ cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon paprika
3 tablespoons fresh chopped chives
3 ½ cups water
1 scallion, chopped thinly lengthwise
3 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon
Preparation:
Combine the milk and cottage cheese in a blender and blend until the mixture is smooth, then transfer it to a pan.
Add the water, chives, broth mix, pepper, nutmeg, paprika, and heat, stirring occasionally, over a low medium heat until it boils. Add the chicken, heat it through, and serve the chicken soup, garnishing each bowl with scallions.
(Serves 4)
Photo Description:
Just look at this thick, delicious cream of chicken soup. You can cube the chicken as the recipe calls for, or place it in strips like we have in the photo. Either way tastes good; make the choice depending on the age of who will be eating it. As you can see, you can really make this soup look special. Garnishing it with chopped scallions gives it an elegant look. You can also just put it in a bowl and dig in. Cream of chicken soup is especially delicious when you are feeling a bit under the weather. The creamy broth soothes your throat and warms your insides.
What is a Cream Soup?
Technically, a creamed soup has been thickened with a white sauce. They can be eaten on their own or added to a variety of recipes like casseroles or gravies to provide a sauce base. Cream of chicken soup can be purchased canned or dried, but making it from scratch really makes the commercial varieties pale in comparison. If you like cream of chicken soup but do not want the fat from heavy cream, try using plain yogurt or vegetable puree. You will find it thickens your soup nicely without the extra calories.
Cream of Chicken Soup Recipe with Chives
Nutritional Info:
Calories (kcal): 206
% Calories from Fat: 39.5%
% Calories from Carbohydrates: 10.1%
% Calories from Protein: 50.5%
Per Serving Nutritional Information:
Total Fat (g): 9g 14%
Saturated Fat (g): 4g 21%
Monounsaturated Fat (g): 3g 13%
Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 1g 5%
Cholesterol (mg): 56mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate (g): 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber (g): trace 1%
Protein (g): 25g 51%
Sodium (mg): 637mg 27%
Potassium (mg): 260mg 7%
Calcium (mg): 103mg 10%
Iron (mg): 1mg 5%
Zinc (mg): 1mg 7%
Vitamin C (mg): 3mg 5%
Vitamin A (i.u.): 695IU 14%
Vitamin A (r.e.): 116RE 12%
Vitamin B6 (mg): .3mg 17%
Vitamin B12 (mcg): .8mcg 13%
Thiamin B1 (mg): .1mg 4%
Riboflavin B2 (mg): .2mg 14%
Folacin (mcg): 18mcg 5%
Niacin (mg): 6mg 31%
