Creamy Chicken Vegetable Soup
This is a luscious and Creamy Chicken Vegetable Soup that is made with lactose-free milk. And, with only 353 calories per serving, I say we grab our spoons and get slurping!
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When I was in my teens, I had the biggest crush on the lead singer of a band called a-ha!
BTW, if you are wondering what this has to do with this Creamy Chicken Vegetable Soup… hang in for a few lines and all will be clear.
Yes – you might know them for their hit “Take on Me.” But, they had so many more hits marked by brilliant melodies, lyrics, and vocals – like for example this song: “Did Anyone Approach You” (guaranteed to have you bobbing your head and tapping your feet too).
Back then, all I ever did was look and drool from afar (a whole continent afar).
Much like I did when it came to luscious and creamy soups!
Yes, I have (digestive) issues with milk that go way back.
So, as much as I love creamy soups, I’ve shied away from them, opting for broth-based soups instead. However, a couple of weeks ago when my daughter and I were at Sprouts, I came across a2 Milk®.
The label got me curious, and I Googled it to find that a2 Milk® is natural milk that comes from selected cows that naturally produce only the A2 protein; while ordinary cows’ milk contains A1 and A2 beta-casein proteins. A2 protein is digested differently from A1 – thus making it more suitable for those of us with stomach-churning issues from regular milk.
I brought home a half gallon and figured I’d put it to the test – the only way I knew how.
I picked a Friday night, so I wouldn’t have to call out sick the next day due to “digestive distress.” And had a date with a tall, cold glass of a2 Milk®. And the lack of any signs of digestive distress was quite pleasantly surprising!
So, I figured I’d go a step ahead and whip up a batch of creamy chicken and vegetable soup for my daughter and I.
And y’all this soup was quite pleasantly surprising.
Why do we love this Creamy Chicken Vegetable Soup?
We love this Creamy Chicken Vegetable Soup because it is creamy and simply luscious.
It has such a depth of flavor from the onions, garlic, ginger, paprika, and tomato paste. The vegetables, chicken, spices, stock, gluten-free flour, and milk united in such perfect harmony that they had my daughter saying this was the best soup she had had!
What are the ingredients needed to make this Chicken Vegetable Soup?
You will need the following 16 ingredients:
- Red onion
- Garlic cloves
- Fresh ginger
- Olive oil
- Free-range chicken breasts
- Ground turmeric
- Ground paprika
- Chicken stock
- Tomato paste
- Fresh celery
- Carrots
- Orange bell pepper
- Baby bella mushrooms
- a2 Milk
- Gluten-free flour
- Green onions chopped for garnish
How to make this Creamy Chicken & Vegetable Soup
- Start by sautéing 1 chopped red onion, 4 chopped cloves of garlic, and a grated 1-inch piece of ginger in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat
- When onion is tender (about 7 minutes) add in 3/4 lbs of cubed chicken breasts and sauté till chicken is cooked through
- Then add in 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional), 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 1/2 cups of chicken stock and bring to a boil
- Then add in 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 3 sliced stalks of celery, 3 sliced carrots, 1 chopped orange bell pepper, and 5 sliced baby Bella mushrooms and let simmer covered for 15 mins on a low flame
- As soup is simmering, in a separate bowl/cup add 2 cups of milk and whisk in 3 tablespoons of gluten-free flour
- Add the milk and flour mixture to the chicken and vegetables and let cook for 3 minutes
- Garnish with green onions and serve warm
Hoping y’all enjoy this soup as much as my daughter and I did/do!
Ingredients
- 1 chopped red onion
- 4 chopped cloves of garlic
- a grated 1 inch piece of ginger
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 3/4 lbs of cubed free-range chicken breasts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt optional
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 cups of chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3 sliced stalks of celery
- 3 sliced carrots
- 1 chopped orange bell pepper
- 5 sliced baby bella mushrooms
- 2 cups of a2 Milk or coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free flour
- green onions chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté 1 chopped red onion, 4 chopped cloves of garlic, and a grated 1-inch piece of ginger in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat
- When onion is tender (about 7 minutes) add in 3/4 lbs of cubed chicken breasts and sauté till chicken is cooked through
- Then add in 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional), 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon paprika, 11/2 cups of chicken stock and bring to a boil
- Then add in 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 3 sliced stalks of celery, 3 sliced carrots, 1 chopped orange bell pepper, and 5 sliced baby Bella mushrooms and let simmer covered for 15 mins on a low flame
- As soup is simmering, in a separate bowl/cup add 2 cups of milk and whisk in 3 tablespoons of gluten-free flour
- Add the milk and flour mixture to the chicken and vegetables and let cook for 3 minutes
- Garnish with green onions and serve warm
I know a lot of people with digestive issues who are able to tolerate the A2 milk. I guess you must really be into soup season in your part of the world. That soup looks great – I love chunky soups with texture xx
Hey Charlie – yes – by my standards it’s been pretty cold here (40F-60F which is like 4C to 15C) but it fluctuates – we will have 3 gorgeous days and then 4 freezing, cloudy days – guess it just makes us appreciate the gorgeous days mo! I know it’s warming up where y’all are – too warm for soup weather – but maybe perfect for smoothie weather! xx
The soup looks so very creamy and packed full of flavour, Shashi. I would love some for my lunch.
Thanks so much Angie – it sure was creamy and tasty!
ahhh this looks so comforting and perfect for this time of year!!!! yum!
Thanks so much! Yes – it sure is perfect for this time of year!
This soup looks super rich, classic and creamy. Love this vibrant color and awesome texture. So cozy and comfy.
Comfy and Cozy indeed – thanks so much Anu
This soup looks incredible, Shashi! I’ll have to check out that milk…if we ever get a Sprouts up here! And yes, I love me some a-ha! Well, I don’t have a crush on their lead singer or anything, but I do turn it up whenever Take On Me comes on the radio. Great post…and now I’m craving soup! ๐
Dude, no Sprouts?! Gah I think y’all should just move or lobby Sprouts to open up by y’all! I’ve been trying to get Trader Joes to open up by me for the past couple of years – one of these days they are gonna listen – just hope it’s before I decide to move from this area! ๐
Haha – I wonder if Laura just might have had one on him though… so many of my friends thought he was adorable…
Oh yum! This looks perfectly creamy and hearty!
Thanks so much!
What a gorgeous, creamy soup friend! Love you found something you can have in the milk department. So many delicious inclusions like ginger! I’m such a ginger fan. Hope your daughter had a very happy birthday over the weekend and so look forward to trying your mouthwatering soup very soon!!! XOXO
Aww – thanks Allie – yes she had a good birthday – this year she didn’t want a party/get-together so it was quiet – she just wanted a red velvet cake and to go out to lunch.
BTW – Thanks bunches! I adore my spices! ๐ xoxo
I remember that band! Their songs always made me feel like dancing. Now I’m going to have to listen to Take on Me again!
This soup looks so comforting. I love that it’s creamy without the cream!
Haha – they are a great band – still touring after a bit of a break!
BTW – Thanks so much Mir!
Yum! I’ve been looking for a creamy soup… without cream! I have everything except the tomato paste… any substitutes or would it be okay without it?? xo
Cassie – yes, I am thinking skipping the tomato paste would be fine – I’ve made it without the tomato paste a few times – the ginger/garlic/turmeric stand out a bit more without it – that’s really the only difference that I noticed…
I have issues with milk too, well, my stomach has issues, I personally have nothing against milk. ๐ I have never heard of A2 milk before, but I’m totally intrigued. Thanks for introducing me to it, Shashi, I have got to give it a try! And I can’t think of any better way to give it a go than by devouring it in this creamy-dreamy soup!! This chicken and veggie soup looks perfect, my dear! Just the thing I need to warm my soul! Cheers, doll! xo
Hahaha – I like how you manage to separate you and your stomach! Hey the next time I finish the last cookie, I’m gonna see if I can get away with the excuse that “my stomach told me too – though I wanted to save it for you” ๐
BTW Cheyanne thanks so much!
This sounds great! I’ve never heard of that brand of milk, but I wonder if this recipe would work just as well with almond milk?
Thanks Nicole. But I am not sure how almond milk would work in this recipe – to be honest, I’ve only used a2milk and previously Lactaid – the one with a2 tasted so much more creamier!
I love soup and this looks like a fabulous one to try next! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much Jodi!
Very interesting! I’ve never seen the brand, but then again, I’m not ever looking at dairy, haha!
I always looked longingly at dairy…but now I can touch and not just look ๐
This soup looks so incredibly comforting and warming!! I love this recipe!!
Thanks so much Ashley!
Shashi, this soup looks incredibly good! So inviting, warm and cozy…something we all need this time of year. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for your kind words, Stacy!
So glad to have you back blogging – I’ve got quite a few posts of yours to catch up with over these next few days!
Mmmm I love how creamy and comforting this soup is. Perfect for these cold, dark days of the year!
Thanks so much Lauren – and that creaminess sure helped keep me fuller too!
I’ve never seen this A2 milk, but would love to try it! The soup looks hearty and delicious, perfect for the cold weather here!
Thanks so much Mira – a2 is a must try – did you check their website? They are available in a handful of other stores other than Sprouts too
Glad you found something to make your creamy soup. I love any soup and this one looks amazing Sashi. I remember seeing this brand somewhere, will definitely look out for it.
I had to google the band and I know why you were gaga over them, the main guy is soooo cute. Swag, that what the teens would tell now..haha.
Nice pictures dear.
Haha – Asha – I think my older self still harbors a crush on him – guess that’s why I am still single! ๐ Just kidding! But, he isnt just good looking, he sure can sing!
Thanks so much BTW – am honored by your sweet compliment my friend
yay for no digestive issues! i need to try this milk. It’s like an…. A-HA moment here! hehe .. see what i did there?
Shashi, this soup looks amazing!!! and I’ll have to check out a2 Milk!!
It’s amazing how many milk alternatives are available ๐
What a great looking soup! Looks so flavorful (the added ginger is a nice touch, I think)! Interesting milk. I’m always at Sprouts, so will definitely check it out!
Memories! I so remember A-Ha and their goofy MTV videos from the 80s. ๐ And this soup! It looks delicious – love how creamy it looks and all of those delicious veggie chunks…
Lovely creamy flavorsome soup…yumm!
Oh that’s interesting. I’ve never heard of a2 milk. I’ll have to check it out as my mom and I think my son have difficulties with regular milk.
This looks sooo delicious, the perfect healthy comfort food for a chilly night! I love that you’re able to enjoy it now thanks to a2 Milkยฎ! And my far away celeb crush as a teen was on a BMX rider named Dave Mirra, haha! ๐ Isn’t funny to look back at us? ๐
Ah-ha! I remember this group, Shashi! I LOVED them! They are so eighties, which of course are back in fashion now!
So happy for you that you found this new special milk that you can actually eat. The soup looks and sounds absolutely delicious … and really healthy, too. ๐
You and I, my friend, are on the same wavelength. I’ve been craving soup like crazy and I can’t wait to give this a try asap!
I haven’t thought of a-ha! in years! And I’ve never thought of A2 milk, because I’ve never heard of it! Sounds interesting — I’ll have to look for it. Love the soup — we have soup at least once a week at this time of the year, so this is perfect for us. Thanks!
My husband would fall in love with this soup if he saw it! I love the creamy appeal you gave this recipe!
Andddd now I have “take on me” stuck in my head! haha This soup looks just wonderful Shashi! I have been allll about any type of soup lately!
At my age, I was more Beatles fan in my teens. ๐ I remember their first appearance on Ed Sullivan. I REFUSED to go to bed that night which was not like me at all. I always did as I was told but not that night. ๐
It’s really hot here now but I would enjoy your chicken and vegetable soup!
I’ve bookmarked this to make when I get to Paris! I’ve been craving soup like crazy, and this one has all my favourite flavours ๐
This dish looks so creamy, so comforting.
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