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million dollar soup
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Million Dollar Soup

This soup works beautifully for real schedules and real routines. You can make it after work without feeling rushed, reheat it for lunch the next day, or serve it when you want something cozy but reliable.
It’s also incredibly forgiving. You don’t need perfect measurements or exact timing. As long as you keep the base ingredients, it turns out delicious every time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken or ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
  3. Add ground chicken or turkey and cook until fully browned.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add cream cheese and stir until fully melted.
  6. Slowly add heavy cream, stirring continuously.
  7. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
  8. Simmer for 10–12 minutes until the soup thickens slightly.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  10. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Can be frozen, but texture is best when fresh.
  • Use dairy-free cream alternatives if needed.