Description
A cozy, hearty soup featuring tender chicken, creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, and a medley of aromatics in a flavorful broth. Optional cream adds richness, perfect for chilly nights or family dinners.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1.5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
1.5 pounds chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
6 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook 5-6 minutes until softened.
2. Add chicken, potatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper. Pour in broth and bring to a boil.
3. Lower heat, simmer 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked and potatoes are tender.
4. Stir in heavy cream if using; let warm through for 2-3 minutes.
5. Taste, adjust seasoning, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for a quick prep shortcut.
Add spinach or kale in the final minutes for extra nutrition.
For dairy-free, simply omit the cream—it’s still delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken soup, potato soup, comfort food