Low Fat Creamy Chicken Soup

Warm up with a bowl of hearty, Low Fat Creamy Chicken Soup—a guilt-free comfort food that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. This lightened-up version of classic creamy chicken soup is packed with tender chunks of cooked chicken breast, vibrant veggies like carrots and celery, and a velvety broth thickened with just the right touch of low-fat milk and cornstarch. Flavored with aromatic garlic, thyme, and a hint of black pepper, this recipe delivers robust taste without the extra calories. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or meal prep, this wholesome soup is ready in just 45 minutes and serves up to six people. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s the ultimate cozy, low-fat indulgence your whole family will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams Cooked chicken breast
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, chopped
• 2 medium Carrot, diced
• 2 medium Celery stalks, diced
• 3 units Garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups Low sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups Low fat milk
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 unit Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the low sodium chicken broth, shredded cooked chicken breast, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes to develop the flavors.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until fully dissolved to make a slurry.

Step 7

Pour the slurry into the soup while stirring constantly to thicken it slightly.

Step 8

Slowly stir in the low fat milk and let the soup continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf and discard.

Step 10

Adjust the seasoning if needed.

Step 11

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2802.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1438.4

Total Fat 36.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 422.3mg	0%
Sodium 6416.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 71.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.5g	0%
Total Sugars 38.1g
Protein 193.5g	0%

Vitamin D 248.0IU	0%
Calcium 887.4mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 2780.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.8%

Protein: 55.6%

Carbs: 20.6%