Description
A delightful twist on a classic comfort food, this rich and creamy Chicken Pot Pie Soup is filled with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and flaky pastry crumbles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional for thickening)
- 2 cups puff pastry or biscuit dough (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Start by heating the olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onions and garlic, sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Once the onions are ready, toss in the diced carrots and celery. Stir regularly for another 5 minutes.
- Next, add the chicken breasts or thighs to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer uncovered for approximately 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Once the chicken is done, remove it from the pot. Let it cool for a few minutes before shredding it into bite-sized pieces.
- Return the shredded chicken back to the pot. Stir in the heavy cream, frozen peas, dried thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. If you prefer a thicker soup, mix cornstarch with a bit of water, then add it to the pot.
- Allow it to simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld those delicious flavors together.
- If you’re adding puff pastry or biscuit dough, prepare it according to package instructions, then bake it until golden brown.
- Serve the soup warm, topped with the pastry.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider using Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream. Leftover rotisserie chicken is perfect for this dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg