Creamy Chicken and Potato Soup
Indulge in the warm, comforting embrace of our Creamy Chicken and Potato Soup, a delightful dish perfect for chilly evenings or when you crave something hearty. This creamy soup is rich in flavor and packed with wholesome ingredients like tender chicken, fluffy potatoes, and fresh vegetables. With its velvety texture and savory aroma, it brings together family and friends around the dinner table. Not only is this recipe easy to prepare in just about 35 minutes, but it can also be customized to suit your dietary needs—whether you’re looking to go dairy-free or add extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 5 tablespoons butter (regular or plant-based)
- 1 small sweet yellow onion (diced)
- 2–3 celery stalks (sliced)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (sub gluten-free if desired)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk (regular or unsweetened almond milk)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups russet potatoes (cubed)
- 3 cups cooked chicken (cubed)
- Seasoning: salt, black pepper, Better than Bouillon chicken base
Instructions
- Sauté diced onion in melted butter over medium-high heat until fragrant. Add garlic, celery, and carrots; cook until softened.
- Stir in remaining butter and flour until coated. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, milk, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Add cubed potatoes, chicken, salt, pepper, and Bouillon. Stir well; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg