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Creamy Chicken Potato Soup - The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe

This creamy chicken potato soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, creamy potatoes, and wholesome vegetables in one comforting pot. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend meals, this hearty soup is both delicious and easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Place the whole chicken breasts into the pot along with the cubed potatoes. Pour in the chicken broth, ensuring everything is submerged. Add the dried thyme and bay leaf.
  3. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.
  4. Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through. Remove the bay leaf and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra creaminess, mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot before adding the cream. This soup freezes beautifully for up to 3 months. Add other vegetables like corn, peas, or green beans during the last 10 minutes of cooking.