My Favorite Creamy Chicken Soup

Creamy Chicken Soup

Step 1: Render and sauté vegetables [00:12]

• In a large pot, render the bacon bits until golden and crispy.
• Add butter to the pot.
• Stir in diced onion, carrots, celery, and green bell pepper. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.

Step 2: Season and build base [00:27]

• Add minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, sliced serrano chilies, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, and the dried herbs and spices (oregano, basil, smoked paprika).
• Season generously with salt and pepper.

Step 3: Cook the chicken [00:41]

• Pour in the chicken broth.
• Add the chicken breast to the broth and cook covered until the chicken is fully cooked through.
• Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot.

Step 4: Finish the soup [00:57]

• Add the pasta to the pot and cook until tender.
• Stir in the half-and-half (or cream).
• Add the smoked cheddar cheese, fresh parsley, and green scallions.
• Mix everything together and serve.