Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes | Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion (about 1 cup), chopped
- 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced into rings
- 2 celery sticks, finely chopped
- 8 oz white or brown mushrooms, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 3–4 tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 lb Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch thick pieces
- 5 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie or homemade)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables
- In a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden.
- Add mushrooms and garlic
- Stir in sliced mushrooms and minced garlic.
- Sauté for another 5 minutes until mushrooms are tender and slightly browned.
- Thicken with flour
- Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute until lightly golden and absorbed by the vegetables.
- Simmer the soup base
- Gradually pour in the chicken stock while stirring to avoid lumps.
- Add the potatoes, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Add chicken and finish
- Stir in the shredded chicken, peas, corn, cream, and parsley.
- Simmer for 5 more minutes until peas and corn are heated through and the soup has thickened slightly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve
- Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with extra parsley.
- Serve with buttermilk biscuits, dinner rolls, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Pro Tip
- For a gluten-free version: replace flour with a slurry of 2 Tbsp cornstarch mixed into ½ cup cold water, added in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Substitute chicken with leftover turkey for a Turkey Pot Pie Soup.
- To make it extra hearty, add a handful of cooked gnocchi or pasta near the end of cooking.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information (Estimated)
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bowl | 363 | 25 g | 25 g | 18 g | 3 g | 5 g |
Disclaimer: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on specific ingredients and brands used.
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Chicken Pot Pie Soup
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 10 servings
- Diet: None
Description
A hearty and comforting chicken pot pie soup, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced into rings
- 2 celery sticks, finely chopped
- 8 oz white or brown mushrooms, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 3–4 tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 lb Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch thick pieces
- 5 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden.
- Stir in sliced mushrooms and minced garlic. Sauté for another 5 minutes until mushrooms are tender and slightly browned.
- Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute until lightly golden and absorbed by the vegetables.
- Gradually pour in the chicken stock while stirring to avoid lumps. Add the potatoes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, peas, corn, cream, and parsley. Simmer for 5 more minutes until peas and corn are heated through and the soup has thickened slightly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with extra parsley. Serve with buttermilk biscuits, dinner rolls, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, replace flour with a slurry of 2 Tbsp cornstarch mixed into ½ cup cold water. Substitute chicken with leftover turkey for a Turkey Pot Pie Soup. To make it extra hearty, add a handful of cooked gnocchi or pasta near the end of cooking. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
