A vibrant, creamy soup with flecks of bright green dill and tender chunks of chicken. Carrots and celery provide colorful contrast, and the steam rising warms the view. The bowl, resting on a rustic wooden table, is garnished with a sprig of dill on top, and a crusty bread roll casually resting on the side.

Dill Enlightened Creamy Chicken Soup

Name: Dill Enlightened Creamy Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: fresh dill, 1/4 cup finely chopped; boneless chicken breast, 1 whole cooked and shredded; carrot, 2 medium diced; celery, 2 stalks diced; white onion, 1 medium chopped; garlic, 2 cloves minced; chicken stock, 3 cups; heavy cream, 1/2 cup; olive oil, 2 tablespoons; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste

Category Soup

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style American

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: April 20, 2025

This recipe takes a unique twist on traditional American soup by featuring fresh dill, a fragrant herb often underrated but very versatile with its fresh, citrusy flavor. It brings us back to the basics of American cooking while presenting opportunities for a delightful food-photo shoot!

Ingredients (for 2)

Fresh dill - 1/4 cup - finely chopped
Boneless chicken breast - 1 whole - cooked and shredded
Carrot - 2 medium - diced
Celery - 2 stalks - diced
White onion - 1 medium - chopped
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Chicken stock - 3 cups
Heavy cream - 1/2 cup
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍲🥕🧅

In a large soup pot, sauté the onions, celery, and carrots in olive oil until the onions become translucent.
Step 2 - 🥘🧄⏲️

Add the minced garlic to the pot and continue cooking for another 2 minutes.
Step 3 - 🍲🍗🔥

Pour the chicken stock into the pot and bring it to a boil. After, reduce the heat.
Step 4 - 🍲🍗⏲️

Add the shredded, cooked chicken to the pot and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 5 - 🥣🥛🥬

Stir the heavy cream and fresh dill into the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and simmer for additional 5 minutes.
Step 6 - 🍲🥬🍴

Serve the soup hot, garnish each bowl with a sprig of fresh dill before serving.

Additional

This dish may be simple, but it's brimming with comforting flavors and textures beautifully highlighted with a burst of freshness from the dill. If you wish, substitute cream with full fat coconut milk for a dairy-free alternative. Kids can help by picking the dill leaves off the stems!