Description
This Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Soup is a comforting, one-pot meal that delivers all the flavors of a classic chicken pot pie—without the fuss of a crust. Loaded with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and a rich, velvety broth, it’s the perfect cozy dish for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 8 ounces white or brown mushrooms, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch slurry for gluten-free)
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 3–4 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound 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 extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables: Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrots, cooking for 5-7 minutes until softened. Stir occasionally to prevent browning.
- Add mushrooms and garlic: Stir in the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the mushrooms to release moisture and develop a rich flavor.
- Incorporate the flour: Sprinkle the flour evenly over the vegetables, stirring constantly for about a minute until lightly golden. This step helps thicken the soup.
- Pour in the broth and potatoes: Gradually add the chicken stock while stirring to prevent lumps. Toss in the sliced potatoes, salt, and black pepper. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer, partially covered, for 12-15 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Add chicken, peas, and corn: Stir in the shredded chicken, frozen peas, and corn. Let everything simmer for another 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Finish with cream and parsley: Pour in the heavy whipping cream and sprinkle in the fresh parsley. Stir well, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
- Thicker soup: If you prefer a thicker consistency, mash some of the potatoes with the back of a spoon or add an extra tablespoon of flour.
- Protein swaps: Swap chicken for turkey or ham for a delicious variation.
- Dairy-free option: Use coconut milk or almond milk instead of heavy cream.
- Gluten-free version: Replace flour with a cornstarch slurry (2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with ¼ cup water) added in the last 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 363 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg