Description
A warm and comforting soup that combines all the flavors of classic chicken pot pie without the fuss of crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 1 cup of frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 6 cups of chicken broth
- 1 cup of heavy cream (or coconut cream for a dairy-free option)
- 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour as needed)
- 2 tablespoons of butter (or vegan butter)
- Optional: 1 cup of diced potatoes for a heartier soup
Instructions
- Start by heating the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Toss in the chopped onion, letting it sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Next, introduce the diced carrots and celery to the pot, stirring occasionally. Cook these vegetables for about 5 minutes until they’re slightly tender.
- It’s time to add the seasonings! Sprinkle in the thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together for another minute.
- Now, add the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and carefully add the chicken. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- When the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and place it on a cutting board. Shred it into bite-sized pieces.
- Return the shredded chicken back to the pot. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and flour until smooth. Gradually stir this mixture into your soup.
- Add the frozen peas (and diced potatoes, if using) into the mix. Let everything simmer for another few minutes until it thickens.
- Finally, serve this warm soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize ingredients based on personal taste. Consider using leftover rotisserie chicken for a quick meal or dairy-free alternatives to suit dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg