Description
Warm up with a soothing bowl of Chicken Potato Soup, where tender chicken melds with hearty Yukon Gold potatoes and fresh vegetables in a creamy broth. This comforting dish is perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a little TLC. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s an ideal meal for busy families. Customize it with your favorite herbs and spices to make it truly yours!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: ½ cup heavy cream for added richness
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping all vegetables into uniform pieces.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in garlic, carrots, and celery; cook for another minute until fragrant. Then add the diced potatoes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add chicken breasts. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the pot, shred it using two forks, and return to the soup.
- If desired, stir in heavy cream for a richer texture. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg