Description
Polish chicken potato soup blends hearty ingredients from traditional Eastern European kitchens. Creamy broth and tender meat create a comforting meal you’ll savor with each warm spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chicken breast, diced
Vegetables:
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk or cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat butter in a spacious cooking vessel over medium temperature, gently sautéing diced onions, julienned carrots, and chopped celery until vegetables become translucent and tender, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Introduce cubed chicken pieces into the pot, allowing them to brown evenly and develop a rich golden color, stirring occasionally to ensure uniform cooking.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper across the protein and vegetable mixture, distributing seasonings thoroughly.
- Add diced potatoes and pour chicken broth into the pot, raising heat to create a robust boil before reducing to a gentle simmer for 18-22 minutes, or until potato chunks become fork-tender.
- Pour milk or cream into the simmering soup, stirring gently to incorporate and allowing liquid to warm through for an additional 4-5 minutes, creating a luxurious, creamy texture.
- Taste and recalibrate seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed, then finish by garnishing with finely chopped fresh parsley leaves for a bright, herbaceous touch before serving hot.
Notes
- Customize the soup’s thickness by adjusting the amount of chicken broth or cream for your preferred consistency.
- Swap regular milk with plant-based alternatives like almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version that maintains creamy texture.
- Boost nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like spinach or kale during the last 5 minutes of cooking for added vitamins and color.
- Enhance flavor by using homemade chicken stock instead of store-bought broth, which provides deeper, richer taste and less sodium.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg