Description
Chicken Pot Pie Soup: A cozy, creamy, one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and the comforting flavors of a classic pot pie in a warming bowl. Perfect for crisp autumn evenings and busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cups potatoes, diced
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tbsp butter (optional, for thickening)
- Optional toppings: buttery crackers, fresh parsley, black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened.
- Stir in potatoes, shredded chicken, chicken broth, thyme, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- For a thicker soup, melt butter in a small pan, whisk in flour, and stir the roux into the pot.
- Add heavy cream and peas, simmer 5 more minutes until creamy and heated through.
- Serve warm with crackers or fresh parsley.
Notes
- Gluten-free option: omit the flour and butter or use a gluten-free thickener.
- To lighter the recipe, substitute half-and-half or milk for the heavy cream and reduce or omit the butter.
- Leftovers refrigerate for 3–4 days; freeze for longer storage (note dairy may separate after freezing).
- Feel free to add more veggies like corn or green beans for extra texture.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for color and extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Chicken Pot Pie Soup, creamy soup, one-pot dinner, fall soup, comforting soup, chicken soup, pot pie flavors, easy weeknight dinner