Creamy Chicken Alfredo Soup: A Cozy, Cheesy Comfort in a Bowl
Creamy Chicken Alfredo Soup is a comforting, rich, and hearty soup with shredded chicken, bowtie pasta, and a luscious Alfredo cream sauce. Perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie preferred)
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and carrot for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low, add butter, and sprinkle in flour. Stir constantly for 1 minute to make a roux.
- Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring, then add chicken broth. Simmer 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Add bowtie pasta and shredded chicken. Simmer 6–8 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Remove from heat. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted. Serve warm, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Substitute other pasta shapes like penne or rotini if desired.
- Use half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Make gluten-free with gluten-free pasta and flour substitute.
- Add baby spinach or sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Top with crispy bacon for a smoky twist.
- Use cauliflower or zucchini noodles for a low-carb version.