Creamy Spring Vegetable Chicken Soup

A comforting and creamy soup packed with fresh spring vegetables and tender chicken, perfect for a light meal.

NewPublished Apr 7, 2026
Prep Time20 min
Cook Time40 min
Total1 hr
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

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Bowl of creamy spring vegetable chicken soup

Ingredients

Servings4

Yields 4 servings

  • (1 tablespoon) olive oil
  • (1) medium onion, diced
  • (2 cloves) garlic, minced
  • (2) medium carrots, sliced
  • (2) stalks celery, diced
  • (1 pound) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • (4 cups) chicken broth
  • (1 cup) heavy cream
  • (1 cup) fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • (1 cup) frozen peas
  • (1 teaspoon) dried thyme
  • (1 teaspoon) salt
  • (1/2 teaspoons) black pepper
  • (1/4 cups) fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1 medium diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 medium sliced carrots, and 2 stalks diced celery; cook for another 5 minutes. Add 2/4 teaspoon black pepper.

  4. 4

    Add 1 pound cut chicken breasts and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

  5. 5

    Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

  6. 6

    Add 1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup asparagus pieces, 1 cup frozen peas, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

  7. 7

    Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the soup is creamy.

  8. 8

    Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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