Creamy Chicken Alfredo Soup – Comfort in a Bowl
Creamy Chicken Alfredo Soup is a comforting, hearty soup with shredded chicken, bowtie pasta, and a rich 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 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp 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. Add onion and carrot, cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low, add butter, then sprinkle in flour, stirring constantly to form a smooth roux. Cook ~1 minute.
- Slowly pour in heavy cream, stirring, then add chicken broth. Simmer 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in bowtie pasta and shredded chicken. Simmer 6–8 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Remove from heat, stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted and smooth. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute penne, rotini, or fettuccine if bowtie pasta isn’t available.
- Use half-and-half for lighter cream; simmer longer to thicken.
- Gluten-free option: swap pasta for gluten-free pasta and flour for cornstarch or GF flour blend.
- Add baby spinach for extra color and nutrition.
- Add sautéed mushrooms for earthy flavor or crispy bacon for smoky twist.
- Low-carb option: replace pasta with cauliflower or zucchini noodles.