Description
A creamy, comforting soup packed with tender chicken and hearty vegetables, reminiscent of a classic pot pie.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 diced onion
- 2 chopped carrots
- 2 stalks of celery
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups diced cooked chicken
- 1 cup heavy cream or dairy alternative
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme and parsley
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onion until translucent.
- Add carrots and celery, cooking for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Add chicken and combine for 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer gently to create a silky consistency.
- Add garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs, adjusting to taste.
- For a thicker soup, whisk cornstarch with cold water and add before simmering for 5 more minutes.
- Incorporate frozen peas just before serving.
Notes
Taste as you go and adjust the ingredients to suit your flavor preferences. Ideal served with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken soup, comfort food, pot pie, high protein soup, family recipe