Description
This cozy Chicken Soup with Potatoes is creamy, hearty, and loaded with tender chicken, carrots, celery, and fresh herbs. It’s the perfect comforting meal for busy weeknights or chilly days—rich, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
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1 tbsp olive oil
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20 g butter
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1 medium onion, diced
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2 medium carrots, finely diced
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3 celery sticks, finely diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
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1/2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
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1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 cups milk (whole recommended)
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1.5 lb potatoes, peeled and cubed
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4 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
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1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
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1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
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Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Sauté the vegetables:
Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 7–8 minutes until softened and fragrant. -
Add garlic, herbs, and chicken:
Stir in garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Cook 1–2 minutes. Add chicken breast pieces and cook until lightly browned. -
Add flour and milk:
Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to coat. Slowly pour in the milk while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. -
Add potatoes and broth:
Add cubed potatoes and pour in the chicken broth. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. -
Melt cheese and season:
Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Add fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper to taste. -
Serve:
Ladle into bowls, garnish with extra parsley, and enjoy warm!
Notes
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For extra creaminess, use half-and-half instead of milk.
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Yukon Gold potatoes hold their shape best and add natural creaminess.
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Add a pinch of chili flakes for a slight kick.
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This soup thickens as it cools—add a splash of broth when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg