Cream Cheese Chicken Soup

Cream cheese chicken soup doesn’t ask to be a winter staple, but your family might demand it. First, onions hit the pan and release their sharp sweetness. Then carrots and potatoes go in, bobbing in chicken broth until fork-tender and ready to soak up every bit of flavor. What starts as a humble base turns creamy and substantial, thanks to a simple flour-thickened slurry and a final flourish of cream cheese that melts into every corner.

The cream cheese doesn’t just add richness—it smooths out the entire soup, giving it body without weight. It gently rounds off the edges of salt and spice, letting the chunks of chicken and vegetables hold their own. The result is a soup that’s deeply satisfying, with a texture that sits somewhere between a hearty chowder and a silky bisque. All you need is 25 minutes, some crusty bread and a spoon.

Cream Cheese Chicken Soup Ingredients

• Onion
• Butter
• Chicken broth
• Carrots
• Potatoes
• Cooked chicken
• Parsley
• Salt and pepper
• Flour
• 2% milk
• Cream cheese

Directions

Step 1: Simmer the vegetables

In a large saucepan, saute the onion in butter. Add the chicken broth, carrots and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 2: Add the chicken

Add the chicken, parsley, salt and pepper, and heat through.

Step 3: Thicken the soup

In a small bowl, combine the flour and milk until smooth; add the mixture to the soup pan. Bring to a boil, then cook and stir for two minutes or until thickened. Reduce the heat.

Step 4: Finish with the cream cheese

Add the cream cheese, then continue cooking and stirring until it’s melted.

How to Store Cream Cheese Chicken Soup

Let the soup cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a food storage container and refrigerate it for up to four days. Reheat it gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring often so the creamy base doesn’t scorch or separate.

Cream Cheese Chicken Soup Tips

Can I use leftover rotisserie chicken in cream cheese chicken soup?

Yes, you can use leftover store-bought rotisserie chicken in this cream cheese chicken soup. Just remove the skin and bones, then chop or shred the meat before adding it in Step 2.

Can I add other vegetables to cream cheese chicken soup?

You can add other vegetables to this chicken soup with cream cheese, such as chopped celery, corn or green beans—just add them at the same time as the carrots and potatoes so they cook evenly.

What side dishes go well with cream cheese chicken soup?

Creamy cheese chicken soup pairs well with a simple green salad and French bread or warm homemade biscuits to round out the meal without overpowering the creamy flavor of the soup.