Creamy Chicken and Brie Soup
I’ve been in the midst of a torrid love affair this winter. And if you haven’t noticed, the subject of my devotion begins with “s” and ends with “oup.”
[Look at that big hunk of burning love up there.]
Truth be told, I’ve fallen deeply in love with creating soup recipes. Dare I say I’ve been enjoying making soup more than cookies? It’s sort of true. But we all know I’m dramatic. And I change my mind more often than my socks. Really.
If you’ve been reading closely, you couldn’t miss it. Chicken Chickpea Soup and Easy One Pot Tortilla Soup made it on the list for the top viewed dinner recipes of 2010, and they are now two of my favorite recipes – I’ve already made both of them three times.
That says a lot for someone who hates to make the same recipe twice.
And this soup isn’t far behind.
It should go without saying that I love brie. We have enough cheese in our fridge to feed a small country, which may be a sin… but surely a delicious one.
And it has been well over a year since I made a creamy, cheesy soup. In my opinion that is way too long.
No, I didn’t forget the bacon. Honestly, I didn’t have any on hand. I know. I cried too.
But I was wary of how the bacon grease would mix with the cheese and stock. Bacon would definitely make a great garnish on top, but as for the soup, you can get more than your daily allowance of saturated fat just from the cheese.
If you’re a vegetarian? Skip the chicken. We all know I had to throw the chicken in there so Mr. How Sweet wouldn’t run amuck. This makes a delicious, cheesy soup – even without the chicken.
I’ve done my fair share of slurping this winter. I also have spilled more soup on my kitchen floor (and beige carpet) than humanely possible.
Creamy Chicken and Brie Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 sweet onion, chopped
- 1/2 red pepper, chopped
- 3 cups raw spinach, coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 8 ounces brie cheese, torn/chopped into small pieces
Instructions
- Heat a large pot on medium heat and add olive oil. Add onions and peppers with a sprinkle of salt and saute until soft, about 6-8 minutes. Stir in spinach and garlic. Add butter, and once it melts whisk in flour to create a roux. Make sure you whisk all ingredients together.
- Add chicken to the pot, along with milk and chicken stock. Allow soup to come to a simmer, then add brie and continue stirring until it all melts – about 5 minutes. Stir in half and half. Turn heat up high and let soup come to a boil, stirring every few minutes so cheese does not stick to the bottom. At this point, you may see some separate of stock/milk, but with a few stirs and time to simmer, the soup will come together.
- Once soup boils, turn it down to a simmer and allow to cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve hot!
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126 Comments on “Creamy Chicken and Brie Soup”
Brie, in soup? I’m sold!!
p.s. great post on Tasty Kitchen today :)
Wow that looks incredibly delicious and comforting!
Looks AMAZING! You never disappoint.
I guess if I’m a vegan I’m just SOL and you probably won’t want to be my friend anymore because I don’t eat brie. I’m sorry.
But, the soup does look delicious!
Aw, I still love you. :) Really, thank YOU so much for even reading and commenting on posts like these because you are vegan. You are the best!
I love creamy soup but I rarely have any because it’s filled with heavy cream. This is awesome! Thanks! :-D
I’m loving your addiction with soups:) I would never think to add Brie in soup-i get nervous about a cheese based soup-but this looks incredible!
Great recipe, great photos! Even in the heat of the Australian summer I could eat this right now! Keep up the fantastic work.
Yum! I love brie so much, but have never thought of putting it in soup. Silly me. I needed you to show me :)
YUM! For a bowl of this soup I would gladly scrub your kitchen floor for you!:-)
Brie in soup? I die. *swoon*
This loos so good..can I eat it now at 6:40 am??? LOL, I have never actually had Brie so I really want to give this a try and I am a soup addict too.
I LOVE creamy soup recipes, they make me all warm inside :)
mmmmm, soup. I just made a mushroom and brie soup last week. Cheese and soup go hand in hand *slurp*
I love soup. Especially creamy cheesy ones.
So I’m seriously in love with this recipe, and plan to make it soon even though it’s summer here in Australia. That said, I shall have to switch the half and half for something else as no such product exists in Australia, and seeing as I have a huge wodge of gorgonzola in my fridge right now, methinks a chicken and blue soup is in order. It’ll still be your recipe in my heart, though. :)
Ahhh I love gorgonzola!
Cheesy soup is the best!!!!!!
tasty kitchen!!!! loved that post :)
and this soup is ridiculous. really, really, really ridiculous…i must have some now!
This sounds so warm and comforting! I would never have thought to use brie in soup!!
Haha I’ll come and scrub for you if I get some of this soup in return!! I think I’ve eaten more soup this winter than I have in my entire life so far… I am addicted! :)
I love soup!! Probably one of the reasons I like winter so much :D I love that bowl you have it in!!
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This looks…so good. I am loving creating different soups right now too. Brie is such an amazing cheese. I bet its awesome in soup
umm..yes, I will be making this. As soon as possible.
I’ve never been a big soup person but this looks good. Thicker mixes – more like stews – are what works for me :)
I love stews too!
this looks insane!
I think I would love it!
This sounds so good! I typically dribble soup down my shirt while trying to eat while laying on the couch and watching E! You’d think I would learn by now…
Love the soup bowl! You always have the cutest things to “plate” with! :)
Yum! My husband LOVES soup. I have kind of a “meh” relationship with it. However, that very smart man gave me a Le Creuset pot for Christmas — the perfect size for soups :) He’s been getting a lot this winter, just because I’m so excited about that pot!
Another delicious looking recipe! I don’t care for brie, sadly, as it seems like such an elegant food. Wonder if this would work with another cheese?
Yep, I think it definitely would! I would start with less (maybe 4 ounces?) depending on the cheese, grate it, and taste as you go. It will definitely work!
Anything with brie (or cheese in general) is a winner in my book ;)
awesome! I’m glad I’m not the only household of just two people that stocks enough cheese for a small country…it’s quite the addiction!
love,
cathy b.
Oh wow! I’ve never thought of adding brie to a soup before! I love your soup bowl…too cute! It’s been a while since I’ve had soup…I need to change that!
Gorgeous, creamy soup! Another one of your amazing creations that it making me want to eat!! Did I mention I JUST had breakfast?
I saw one of the photos and was hoping for clam chowder. Do you have a good chowder recipe because I would love one!
Creamy chicken and brie soup sounds quite interesting… I wish you lived in Philly and could invite me over to have some!
I have never made clam chowder, but I seriously need to because it’s my husband’s favorite soup of all time! I will get to work on this.
Soup + brie? Sign me up.
It’s been too long since I’ve had a cheesy soup. This sounds like a winter dish for sure.
I love your bowl! This soup looks so creamy and comforting!
I’m in love with cheese soup. It combines two of my favorite things – cheese and soup. :) I’ve never, ever thought to use brie before though. That is possibly the best idea ever. This looks incredible.
You gotta try it!
Ohh – this looks insanely good.
Brie in soup-YES PLEASE!
ya know what is funny? I have a block of brie in myfridge (which I only recently discovered that I LOVE) and need to use up! This is the perfect recipe!
It’s fate!
What an adorable soup bowl!
I used to be all “meh” about soups, but now I think it’s because the questionable ones were all first in a can. I have also fallen in love with making soups. With a recipe! Without a recipe! Soups are so forgiving and flexible. And generally, they make quite a bit, which means that I usually freeze some for later. Last night I was SO GLAD that I found some White Chicken Chili in the freezer for dinner. Whew! =)
Oh I LOVE white chicken chili!
I too have become a bit obsessed with making soups, but there really is nothing better in the cold weather! This one looks fabulous. Thanks for sharing. :)
bookmarked! this looks stellar! =) cheese is my weakness <3
Yours AND mine!
I love brie and I want this soup for lunch!
I believe I may have to make this, this weekend! Anything with cheese is great in my book :)
May I come and live in your cheese filled country?
This soup looks AMAZING! :-D
I love soup….especially creamy ones! Delish!
This looks amazing, I can’t wait to make it. Out of curiosity, how do you usually cook your chicken for soups? I’m never really happy with mine no matter how I do it.
Honestly, it changes every time! Many days I have chicken left over, it may be grilled, broiled, etc. I like boiling or poaching it too as it find it shreds easily and stays moist. And it is also great in the crockpot! I find the key to be shredding it. I don’t like chicken in chunks inside soup, but I love it shredded.
have you ever tried shredding your chicken using an electric beater? it’s my favorite way to shred chicken, esp. for soups! This soup looks to die for!
No! Really?? I’ve never even heard of that! But I will say that I dread shredding it. I must try this. Thanks for the tip.
I hate “manually” shredding it too. With the beaters you can shred it as chunky or fine as you’d like, just be sure to use a big bowl…the chicken tends to fly a bit. And use more of a “pulsing” approach;) Hope you love!
Awesome tip! Thank you so much.
I love your soup bowl! It is so cute! I think having an appropriate “crock” to eat your stews and soups out of makes them taste just a little bit better every time! and brie in a soup? WIN. WIN. WIN.
I agree. :)