Description
Chicken pot pie soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings. With tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a creamy broth, this dish wraps you in warmth and flavor. It’s easy to prepare on busy weeknights and offers a delightful twist on the classic pot pie. Serve it with crusty bread for a satisfying meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients. Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop vegetables uniformly.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onions until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add diced carrots and celery; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in chicken pieces and minced garlic; cook until chicken is no longer pink (5-7 minutes).
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well; cook for another 1-2 minutes before slowly adding chicken broth while stirring until thickened.
- Incorporate heavy cream and season with thyme, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Add frozen peas just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute leftover roast chicken for added flavor. Experiment with different vegetables like corn or green beans. For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.