🛒 What You’ll Need
🍗 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
🥔 4 cups peeled and diced potatoes
🥕 2 carrots, sliced
🧅 1 medium onion, diced
🌿 2 celery stalks, diced
🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
🍲 6 cups chicken broth
🥛 1 cup whole milk
🥛 1/2 cup heavy cream
🧈 3 tablespoons butter
🌾 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
🌿 1 teaspoon dried thyme
🌿 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
👩🍳 How to Make It
1️⃣ Cook the Chicken
Place the chicken in a large pot with the chicken broth.
Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until the chicken reaches 165°F and is cooked through.
Remove the chicken, let it cool slightly, then shred or chop it into bite-sized pieces.
2️⃣ Cook the Vegetables
Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the broth.
Season with thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Simmer for about 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
3️⃣ Make It Creamy 🥛
In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in the milk and cream until smooth.
Cook until the mixture thickens slightly.
4️⃣ Bring Everything Together
Pour the creamy mixture into the soup pot.
Add the shredded chicken back in.
Stir gently and simmer for another 5–10 minutes.
Don't let the soup boil hard after adding the dairy.
5️⃣ Taste & Serve
Taste and adjust the salt and pepper.
Ladle into warm bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
A piece of crusty bread on the side is practically mandatory! 😂🍞
✨ Want to Make It Your Own?
🥓 Add crispy bacon
🧀 Stir in shredded cheddar
🌽 Add sweet corn
🌿 Use fresh herbs
🌶️ Add a pinch of red pepper flakes
🍗 Use leftover roasted chicken to make it even easier
💡 A Little Tip
For the creamiest soup, don't overcook the potatoes.
You want them tender enough to melt slightly into the broth while still holding their shape.
And if your soup becomes thicker than you like, simply stir in a little extra chicken broth before serving.
❤️ A Little Taste of Home
There are certain soups that just feel like home.
This is one of them.
A big pot simmering away, the smell of chicken and herbs filling the kitchen, and everyone gathering around the table with a warm bowl in their hands. 🥰
Nothing fancy.
Just good, comforting food made with love.
💬 Your Turn!
What would you add to your chicken potato soup?
🥓 Bacon
🧀 Cheddar cheese
🌽 Corn
🌿 Extra herbs
❤️ Keep it classic
Tell me your favorite—and save this recipe for the next cold evening when you need a little comfort in a bowl!
Thank you for spending a little time with us today. ❤️
✍️ Written with care by BASSMA EL-HAZIBI
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