Description
Hearty chicken potato soup celebrates comfort with creamy, rustic flavors from grandma’s kitchen. Nourishing ingredients blend seamlessly, delivering warmth and satisfaction in each comforting spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
Vegetables:
- 3 large potatoes (Yukon gold or russet)
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic cloves
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 4 cups (32 ounces) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Warm butter and olive oil in a spacious stockpot over medium heat, gently sautéing chopped onions, minced garlic, diced carrots, and sliced celery until they become translucent and tender, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Introduce cubed chicken pieces to the vegetable mixture, stirring frequently and cooking until the meat develops a golden-brown exterior and is no longer pink in the center, about 6-7 minutes.
- Incorporate diced potatoes and selected seasonings into the pot, carefully pouring chicken broth to cover the ingredients completely.
- Elevate the liquid to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce heat to low, allowing the soup to simmer gently and meld flavors for 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes reach a soft, easily pierced consistency.
- Stream in heavy cream, stirring continuously to integrate and create a rich, smooth texture, and continue cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes at a low temperature.
- Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, serving the soup hot and aromatic directly from the pot.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by browning chicken thoroughly, creating a rich caramelized exterior that adds depth to the soup’s taste profile.
- Customize texture by cutting potatoes into uniform sizes, ensuring even cooking and consistent bite throughout the dish.
- Reduce dairy for lighter version by substituting heavy cream with coconut milk or Greek yogurt, making the soup more diet-friendly and lower in calories.
- Boost nutrition by adding extra vegetables like spinach or kale during the last 5 minutes of cooking, increasing the soup’s vitamin and mineral content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg