Description
This comforting Chicken Pot Pie Soup combines tender shredded chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy broth seasoned with herbs into a hearty and satisfying meal. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s perfect for chilly days or when you crave pot pie flavors in a cozy, easy-to-make soup.
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or whole milk)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Gather all ingredients on your countertop to ensure smooth and organized cooking.
- Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, minced garlic, chopped carrots, and sliced celery. Cook while stirring occasionally until vegetables are fragrant and slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add chicken and broth: Place the chicken breasts into the pot, then pour in the low-sodium chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to combine flavors.
- Simmer chicken: Lower the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer for about 20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through and tender.
- Shred chicken and add cream: Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them with forks. Stir in the heavy cream (or whole milk), dried thyme, and dried parsley into the pot. Return the pot to a gentle simmer.
- Finish with peas and chicken: Add the frozen peas and shredded chicken back into the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes until everything is heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving the soup hot.
Notes
- Use heavy cream for a richer soup or whole milk for a lighter version.
- Frozen peas can be substituted with fresh peas if available.
- For an extra touch, garnish with fresh parsley or thyme before serving.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Adjust seasoning as needed, especially salt and pepper.
