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Creamy Boursin Chicken Soup Recipe

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This creamy Boursin chicken soup is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and orzo pasta in a rich broth enhanced with garlic & herb Boursin cheese. Perfect for a satisfying meal, it combines creamy texture with aromatic herbs and savory ingredients for a delicious homemade soup experience.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 8 ounces skinless boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (cremini, baby bella, or mixed)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme

Liquids & Dairy

  • ½ cup dry white wine (optional – substitute broth if preferred)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • ¼ cup orzo pasta (more if preferred for thickness)
  • 1 (5.2 ounce) wheel Boursin cheese (garlic & herb or shallot & chive)
  • ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half (optional for extra richness)
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. Sear the Chicken: Season the bite-sized chicken pieces with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until browned and cooked through, approximately 5-6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
  2. Sauté the Veggies: In the same pot, melt the butter. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes to achieve a golden sear. Then add the diced onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and thyme, sautéing for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Deglaze: Pour in the dry white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the wine is mostly reduced.
  4. Simmer the Soup: Add the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the orzo pasta, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the orzo is tender.
  5. Add Creaminess: Stir in the Boursin cheese wheel until it melts smoothly into the soup. Return the cooked chicken to the pot. If using, pour in the heavy cream or half-and-half and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  6. Taste and Finish: Adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper as needed. Garnish with optional chopped parsley, lemon zest, or grated parmesan before serving.

Notes

  • Make it Keto/Low-Carb: Omit orzo to reduce carbs to around 6g net per serving.
  • Make it Paleo: Substitute orzo with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles; use ghee instead of butter; omit heavy cream.
  • Make it Whole30: Use compliant broth, ghee instead of butter, omit orzo and heavy cream, substitute Boursin with homemade herb cashew cream.
  • Make it Gluten-Free: Replace orzo with gluten-free pasta or rice.
  • Make it Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free butter alternatives, omit heavy cream, substitute Boursin with dairy-free herb cheese or nutritional yeast-based sauce.
  • Storage: Soup keeps well in the fridge for 3-4 days. Orzo will absorb liquid, so add broth when reheating to loosen the soup.

Keywords: Boursin chicken soup, creamy chicken soup, mushroom soup with chicken, orzo chicken soup, easy stovetop soup, creamy garlic herb soup

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