Chicken Pot Pie Soup

This Chicken Pot Pie Soup combines all the delicious flavors of a classic chicken pot pie but in soup form. It's a comforting, creamy dish filled with tender chicken, vegetables, and a rich broth, topped with fresh parsley for added flavor. This easy recipe is quick to make, requiring only 45 minutes from start to finish, making it a perfect choice for a hearty and satisfying meal on a busy day.

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  
  

• 1 cup onion, chopped
  
  

• 2 carrots, chopped
  
  

• 2 celery sticks, chopped
  
  

• 3 garlic cloves, minced
  
  

• ⅓ cup flour
  
  

• 5 cups chicken stock
  
  

• ¾ teaspoon sea salt
  
  

• ½ teaspoon black pepper
  
  

• 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced into ¼” thick pieces
  
  

• 4 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
  
  

• 1 cup frozen peas
  
  

• 1 cup corn
  
  

• ½ cup half and half cream
  
  

• 1 bay leaf
  
  

• ¼ cup parsley, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
  
  

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrots and sauté for 4-5 minutes until they begin to soften.
   
   

2. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
   
   

3. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
   
   

4. Slowly add the chicken stock, whisking to break up any lumps. Add the salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
   
   

5. Add the potatoes and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the potatoes are just tender.
   
   

6. Stir in the frozen peas and corn, then bring to a simmer. Add the half and half and shredded chicken.
   
   

7. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes, or until the soup is hot and the chicken is heated through.
   
   

8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
   
   

Nutritional Value (per serving)

• Calories: 350 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 35g
  
  

• Protein: 25g
  
  

• Fat: 15g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 7g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 70mg
  
  

• Sodium: 800mg
  
  

• Potassium: 700mg
  
  

• Fiber: 4g
  
  

• Sugar: 5g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 850 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 12mg
  
  

• Calcium: 120mg
  
  

• Iron: 2mg