Description
Comfort meets elegance in this hearty Chicken Pot Pie Soup, a soul-warming dish packed with tender chicken, creamy broth, and classic vegetable medley. Served with flaky pastry croutons, this soup delivers all the nostalgic flavors you crave in a simple, satisfying bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups (720 ml) chicken broth or bone broth (low sodium)
- 2 cups (480 ml) Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup (240 ml) Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters (for blending)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk of choice (almond milk, whole milk, etc.)
Vegetables:
- 1 cup (240 ml) celery, diced
- 1 cup (240 ml) carrot, sliced into 1/4-inch thick circles
- 1 cup (240 ml) onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon (7.5 ml) garlic, minced
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm a spacious cooking vessel over medium flame, introducing olive oil to coat the base.
- Nestle diced chicken into the heated oil, allowing exterior to transform golden and develop rich caramelized edges. Extract protein and reserve momentarily.
- Within the identical pot, introduce a medley of chopped celery, carrots, and onions. Gently coax vegetables to soften and release aromatic essence, approximately 5 minutes.
- Incorporate minced garlic, stirring briefly to awaken its fragrant qualities without scorching.
- Add cubed potatoes, aromatic herbs like parsley, basil, and rosemary, along with seasoned chicken broth. Elevate temperature until liquid reaches vigorous bubbling.
- Reduce thermal intensity, allowing soup to gently simmer until potato cubes reach tender perfection, roughly 15 minutes.
- Extract a measured portion of liquid, transforming it into silken consistency through blending technique. Reintegrate this creamy mixture, instantly enriching soup’s texture.
- Stream selected milk variety into the simmering concoction, reuniting previously prepared chicken pieces.
- Allow ingredients to harmonize and warm thoroughly for an additional 5 minutes.
- Ladle into serving vessels, adorning with delicate fresh parsley sprigs as elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Optimize chicken tenderness by cutting into uniform, bite-sized pieces before cooking to ensure even browning and consistent texture.
- Enhance flavor depth by using homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought, which adds richer, more complex taste profiles.
- Modify for dietary restrictions by substituting dairy milk with plant-based alternatives like almond or oat milk, maintaining creamy consistency without compromising taste.
- Boost nutritional value by adding extra vegetables such as peas or spinach, increasing fiber and vitamin content while introducing additional color and texture to the soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg