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Creamy Everything Bagel Chicken Soup Recipe

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This Creamy Everything Bagel Chicken Soup combines the savory flavors of everything bagels with tender chicken breast in a rich, creamy broth. Featuring crunchy bagel croutons made from toasted everything bagels, sautéed green onions, and cream cheese-enriched chicken broth, this comforting soup is perfect for a cozy meal that’s both flavorful and satisfying.

Ingredients

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Everything Bagel Croutons

  • 2 everything bagels, torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Soup Base and Chicken

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth (for slurry)
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced (approximately 2 medium breasts)
  • 1 tablespoon Everything but the Bagel seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil (such as avocado or olive oil)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • White parts of green onions, thinly sliced (from 1 bunch)
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic (about 2 large cloves)
  • 3 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth (for soup)
  • 1 8-ounce block full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Green parts of green onions, thinly sliced (from 1 bunch)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for toasting the everything bagel pieces into croutons.
  2. Prepare Bagel Croutons: In a medium bowl, toss the torn bagel pieces with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until evenly coated. Spread them out in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden and crisp. Remove carefully and set aside.
  3. Make Flour Slurry: Whisk together ¼ cup all-purpose flour and ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth in a small bowl until smooth with no lumps; set aside.
  4. Season Chicken: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon Everything but the Bagel seasoning evenly over the sliced chicken breasts.
  5. Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the seasoned chicken slices and cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side or until the chicken is opaque, lightly browned, firm, and reaches an internal temp of 160°F. Remove chicken and let cool, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Sauté Aromatics: In a large dutch oven over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter. Add the white parts of the green onions and minced garlic, stirring and cooking until fragrant and tender, about 3 minutes.
  7. Add Broth and Slurry: Pour 3 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth and the prepared flour slurry into the dutch oven with the sautéed aromatics. Whisk thoroughly to combine.
  8. Incorporate Cream Cheese: Remove the pot from heat briefly and add the cream cheese block. Whisk slowly to warm and start dissolving the cream cheese, return the pot to heat and continue whisking until fully melted and integrated into the broth, creating a creamy base.
  9. Add Chicken and Simmer: Stir in chopped cooked chicken, then let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Taste and season the soup with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to your preference.
  10. Finish Soup: Stir in the green parts of the sliced green onions to add fresh flavor and color.
  11. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with your homemade everything bagel croutons. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

  • Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F for food safety.
  • The cream cheese should be at room temperature to help it incorporate smoothly without lumps.
  • You can use leftover or store-bought everything bagels for convenience.
  • Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper after simmering the soup to suit your taste.
  • For extra crunch, store the bagel croutons in an airtight container and toast again before serving if needed.

Keywords: Creamy Chicken Soup, Everything Bagel Soup, Chicken Soup with Bagel Croutons, Comfort Soup, Cream Cheese Soup

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