Million Dollar Soup: Easy Comfort Food for Your Dinner Table
A rich, creamy, and incredibly easy one-pot soup loaded with tender chicken, sharp cheddar, and cream cheese. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Place chicken breasts into the pot and pour in chicken broth. Add thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Set aside.
- Reduce heat to low. Add heavy cream, cream cheese, and shredded cheddar to the pot. Whisk until completely melted and smooth.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot. Stir in bacon if using. Simmer for 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a thicker soup, whisk in a cornstarch slurry (2 tbsp cornstarch + 3 tbsp cold water) after the cheese has melted.