Description
Creamy Chicken Potato Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, velvety broth, and fluffy potatoes into a comforting delight. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family dinners, this soup is rich in flavor and easy to prepare. Packed with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs, it transforms into a bowl of comfort that everyone will adore. Ready to whip up something special? Let’s dive in!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (cubed)
- 2 medium carrots (sliced)
- 2 stalks celery (sliced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil. Sauté diced onions until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add diced chicken to the pot, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until browned on all sides, approximately 7-10 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add cubed potatoes, sliced carrots, and celery. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are fork-tender.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream along with thyme and parsley. Heat gently until warmed through.
- Taste for seasoning adjustments before serving in bowls garnished with additional herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg