This one’s for when you want cozy over spicy, creamy over brothy, and a soup that leans all the way into comfort. It’s hearty, easy to throw together, and hits that just-right spot on cold nights or long days. No fuss, just delightful flavor and warm-you-up vibes.
Ingredients
To rotisserie or to not rotisserie?
If you're using rotisserie chicken, good job you thrifty time-saver, you! Skip this step and proceed directly to your mirepoix destiny.
If you're not pro-rotisserie, start by preheating your oven to 350ºF (176ºC). Season your chicken breasts on both sides with the Herbs de Provence, turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper. In an oven-safe pan on medium heat, melt the butter and add the chicken breasts. Cook until golden-brown on one side, about 5 minutes.
Pro tip: don't move the chicken until a golden crust forms. Once golden it should release easily from the pan.
Once the chicken is golden-brown on one side, flip it and move the pan to the oven. Bake for about 25 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 165ºF (74ºC). Let it cool and then cut into bite-size pieces.
Mirepoix is life
Melt butter in your favorite soup pot over medium heat. Once hot, make your mirepoix by tossing in the onion, celery, and carrots. Cook about 5-7 minutes until they’ve softened. Add garlic and stir for about a minute. Next add salt, pepper, Herbs de Provence, turmeric, paprika, and red pepper flakes and stir for another minute to help the flavors release. Deglaze with ¼ cup dry or semi-dry white wine. It should smell amazing already.
Don't skip the roux
In a separate pan, add the olive oil and melt the butter. When the butter is melted, sprinkle in the flour and stir constantly for 1–2 minutes. Once the flour is incorporated, slowly add the broth and stir until smooth.
Bring it together
Back in the mirepoix pot, pour in the chicken broth and slowly add the roux while stirring to avoid lumps. Bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let it hang out for 10–15 minutes until it starts to thicken.
Once it's thickened to your liking, stir in the cooked chicken. Simmer another 5 minutes, or until everything’s hot and happy.
Cozy Finale
Add the half & half and stir until it’s silky. Give it a taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve it up
Ladle into bowls, top with parsley if you're feeling fancy, and serve with toasted sourdough or crackers.
