Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this creamy Chicken Pot Pie Soup recipe. Packed with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a velvety broth, this hearty soup captures all the flavors of a classic pot pie in a warm, satisfying bowl. Perfect for cozy nights, family dinners, or meal prep, this homemade soup is easy to make and customizable to your taste. Enjoy a delicious, comforting dish that combines savory ingredients with rich creaminess, elevating your soup recipes collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (preferably roasted or poached)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 carrots, diced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk (dairy-free option)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tsp thyme (dried or fresh)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: puff pastry or biscuit dough for topping
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; cook until tender. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add Broth and Chicken: Pour in chicken broth, bring to a simmer. Add shredded chicken, thyme, salt, and pepper. Let cook uncovered 10-15 minutes.
- Add Cream and Peas: Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk. Add frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through and velvety.
- Optional Topping: For a pot pie effect, top each bowl with puff pastry or biscuit dough and bake until golden. Alternatively, serve as is.
Notes
- Adjust the soup’s thickness by adding more broth or cream according to your preference.
- For a healthier version, replace heavy cream with Greek yogurt or almond milk.
- Add herbs like rosemary or paprika for extra flavor.
- If using puff pastry, bake separately and add as a topping before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350ml)
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg