Description
Chicken Pot Pie Soup is a creamy, comforting soup filled with tender chicken, vegetables, and a rich, savory broth. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Chicken breast or thighs, cooked and shredded
Carrots, diced
Celery, diced
Onion, chopped
Frozen peas
Garlic, minced
Butter
All-purpose flour
Chicken broth
Milk or heavy cream
Salt & black pepper
Dried thyme or fresh thyme
Optional: biscuit dough or puff pastry pieces for topping
Instructions
1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.
2. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to form a roux. Cook 1–2 minutes.
3. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk, stirring constantly until smooth and slightly thickened.
4. Add shredded chicken, peas, salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir to combine.
5. Simmer for 10–15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and soup to thicken.
6. Optional: Serve topped with biscuit crumbles or baked puff pastry pieces.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for a time-saving shortcut.
Add other vegetables like potatoes or corn for variation.
For a richer soup, use half-and-half or heavy cream.
Make a dairy-free version using plant-based milk and butter alternatives.
Slow cooker option: cook all ingredients except dairy on low 4 hours, add milk/cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg