Cooking Without a Plan - Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Soup

I went into lunch without a plan, but knowing I wanted something hearty and comforting. I decided to see what ingredients I had and throw something together, and ended up making this Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Soup. OMG, it turned out excellent! I'm so thrilled that Jess was willing to try it and ended up liking it, too! I'll definitely make this again! #pantrychallenge
Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Soup
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 can black beans
3 stalks celery, diced
1/4 cup diced onion
6 oz cream cheese, cubed
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the diced celery and onion in butter until softened.Add the shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, black beans, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.Season with garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 10 minutes.Reduce heat to low and add the cubed cream cheese. Stir until completely melted and incorporated into the soup.
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