BILL'S CREAMY SHREDDED CHICKEN SOUP

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This is a full-flavored, rich, and creamy shredded chicken soup recipe that is not only good as a dish base, but just plain good on its own. No added salt, and only a small amount of low-sodium chicken broth. Garnish with parsley and Cheddar cheese.

Provided by Bill Falk

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, or more to taste
¼ cup finely chopped onion
½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups skim milk
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
1 ½ teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash®)
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon celery seed
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 teaspoon cornstarch, or as needed

Steps:

Heat oil in a 3- to 4-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Gradually stir in flour to form a paste. Slowly add milk, mixing continually. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Add shredded chicken, chicken broth, sour cream, salt-free seasoning blend, pepper, garlic powder, and celery seed; bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
Stir in cubed chicken and heat for 10 minutes. Add cornstarch and thicken to desired consistency. Adjust seasonings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 75.4 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 134.1 mg, Sugar 8.5 g