Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup: A Cozy Comfort Food!
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A warm and comforting chicken pot pie soup that is both healthy and delicious, perfect for chilly days.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup diced potatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the chicken breasts to the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Add frozen peas, diced potatoes, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Simmer until the potatoes are tender.
- If desired, mix cornstarch with a little water and stir into the soup to thicken.
- Stir in the milk and heat through before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or green beans.
- This soup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg