Description
Hearty chicken potato soup combines tender chicken, creamy potatoes, and comforting herbs in a soul-warming broth. Home cooks can savor this nourishing dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chicken breast, diced
Vegetables:
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) milk or cream
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious cooking vessel over medium flame, introducing diced aromatics to create a fragrant foundation. Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until they become translucent and tender, releasing their delicate flavors.
- Incorporate raw chicken pieces into the vegetable mixture, stirring frequently to ensure even cooking. Allow meat to transform from pink to a uniform white, approximately 5 minutes, sealing in natural juices.
- Introduce cubed potatoes, rich chicken broth, and aromatic thyme to the pot. Elevate heat until contents reach a robust boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Allow the mixture to meld and potatoes to soften completely, roughly 20 minutes.
- Enrich the soup’s texture by streaming in smooth milk or cream. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes to integrate final ingredients.
- Transfer steaming soup into serving bowls, crowning each portion with a sprinkle of vibrant, freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately to capture maximum warmth and flavor intensity.
Notes
- Dice chicken into uniform small pieces to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked spots.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and customize seasoning according to personal taste preferences.
- Add extra vegetables like spinach or kale for boosting nutritional value and creating a more colorful soup.
- For gluten-free version, confirm chicken broth is certified gluten-free and avoid adding any wheat-based thickeners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg