Description
Chicken Pot Pie Soup is a cozy, creamy one-pot wonder that captures the comforting flavors of classic pot pie without the crust. Tender chicken, potatoes, carrots, peas, and onion simmer in a silky broth enriched with milk and a touch of heavy cream. Ready in under an hour, this hearty soup delivers savory depth, buttery aroma, and homemade goodness. Great for weeknights, it reheats well and adapts with gluten-free flour if needed.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried rosemary
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir well. Cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
- Add potatoes, thyme, rosemary, pepper, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in shredded chicken, milk, and heavy cream.
- Add peas and simmer for 5–7 minutes until creamy and heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use less butter.
- To make gluten-free, use gluten-free flour or cornstarch slurry to thicken.
- Leftovers refrigerate well; reheat gently on the stove.
- Pair with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Feel free to add corn or green beans for extra color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (236 ml)
- Calories: 283
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 516 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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