Make Cozy Creamy Chicken Macaroni Cheese Soup
A comforting and creamy chicken macaroni soup perfect for chilly days, combining tender chicken, pasta, and cheese in a flavorful broth.
Ingredients
Main
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 unit onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- to taste salt and pepper
- for garnish fresh parsley
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot, sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until tender.
- Add shredded chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to boil, add macaroni and thyme, then simmer 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper, serve garnished with parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of paprika or hot sauce.