Creamy Chicken and Brie Soup
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Creamy Chicken and Brie Soup
Description
This recipe starts with olive oil sautéing onions and red pepper until softened, then adding spinach and garlic for freshness. The addition of butter and flour forms a roux, which thickens the soup base. Shredded cooked chicken is incorporated along with chicken stock and milk, bringing substance and moisture to the bowl.
Brie cheese is added while the soup simmers, melting into the broth for a silky consistency and subtle creamy flavor, complemented by the dairy in half-and-half added just before the final boil. The soup is simmered to meld flavors and fully cook through with occasional stirring to prevent cheese from sticking or separating. The resulting texture is creamy with tender chicken bits and softened vegetables.
This soup works well served hot on its own or with bread alongside. It is a comforting dish, especially in cooler weather, offering a gentle cheese flavor different from typical creamy soups.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 onion chopped, sweet
- 1/2 red pepper chopped
- 3 cups spinach coarsely chopped, raw
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 8 ounces Brie cheese torn/chopped into small pieces
Instructions
- Heat a large pot on medium heat and add olive oil. Add onions and peppers with a sprinkle of salt and saute until soft, about 6-8 minutes. Stir in spinach and garlic. Add butter, and once it melts whisk in flour to create a roux. Make sure you whisk all ingredients together.
- Add chicken to the pot, along with milk and chicken stock. Allow soup to come to a simmer, then add brie and continue stirring until it all melts – about 5 minutes. Stir in half and half. Turn heat up high and let soup come to a boil, stirring every few minutes so cheese does not stick to the bottom. At this point, you may see some separate of stock/milk, but with a few stirs and time to simmer, the soup will come together.
- Once soup boils, turn it down to a simmer and allow to cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve hot!
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